The Pocket Guide to Mycological Diagnosis provides useful and concise information for microbiologists and professionals diagnosing the most medically relevant fungal species. Cellular and molecular techniques, immunological methods, and more accurate microscopy equipment available in most mycology laboratories now make diagnosis more routine. Furthermore, information regarding medical mycology, including identification of specific fungal pathogens, is widely available. This book helps mycologists address the emerging challenges of diagnosis.
Key Features
Succinct summary of fungal disease diagnosis
Includes opportunistic fungal infections that can afflict immunocompromised patients
Permits the identification of common fungal pathogens
Reviews antifungal drugs
Related Titles
Ghannoum, M. A. & John R. Perfect, eds. Antifungal Therapy, 2nd ed. (ISBN 978-1-4987-6814-6) Miyaji, M., ed. Animal Models in Medical Mycology (ISBN 978-1-3158-9059-3) Razzaghi-Abyaneh, M., M. Shams-Ghahfarokhi and M. Rai, eds. Medical Mycology: Current Trends and Future Prospects (ISBN 978-1-4987-1421-1)
Edited by:
Rossana de Aguiar Cordeiro Imprint: CRC Press Country of Publication: United Kingdom Dimensions:
Height: 203mm,
Width: 133mm,
Weight: 222g ISBN:9781138055933 ISBN 10: 113805593X Series:Pocket Guides to Biomedical Sciences Pages: 157 Publication Date:19 November 2019 Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Undergraduate
Format:Paperback Publisher's Status: Active
Dr. Rossana de Aguiar Cordeiro is part of the faculty of the Postgraduation Program in Medical Microbiology (PPGMM) of the Federal University of Ceará in Brazil. She is a member of the Specialized Center for Medical Mycology.