Current Issue February 2012, Vol. 39, No. 2

International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents provides comprehensive and up-to-date peer reviewed reference information on the physical, pharmacological, in vitro and clinical properties of individual antimicrobial agents (antiviral agents, antiparasitic agents, antibacterial agents, antifungal agents, immunotherapeutic agents, etc.). In addition, the journal signals new trends and developments in the field through highly authoritative review articles on antimicrobial agents, immunomodulators and immunotherapy. Special attention is given to articles providing insight into the problems of antimicrobial resistance, local as well as world-wide, both in the hospital and in the community. Papers on the underlying mechanisms and on immunomodulating agents are also welcome. Both solicited reviews by top experts in the mentioned fields and high-quality original research papers are published.

The general objectives of the International Society of Chemotherapy (ISC) for Infection and Cancer are to advance the education and science of chemotherapy. International congresses and conferences promoting the development of chemotherapy are held regularly. The ISC encourages, supports and sponsors the formation of international working groups for special research projects, commissions, training projects and the use of chemotherapeutics in the field of antimicrobial and antineoplastic chemotherapy. It also helps to co-ordinate the activities of these working groups.