Description
Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive overview of the fungi that are clinically relevant for animals and humans. It is divided in three major parts: the first part comprises the history of veterinary and medical mycology, general aspects of morphology, growth, nutrition, reproduction and classification of fungi. In the second part, the etiologic agents of cutaneous, subcutaneous and systemic mycoses are described in detail with special emphasis on emerging and uncommon pathogenic fungi. Each chapter consists of a brief history and the morphology, classification, reproduction, susceptibility to disinfectants, natural habitat, distribution, genome, isolation, growth and colony characteristics, antigenic characteristics, virulence factors. The major diseases and their routes of transmission, pathogenesis, immunity, diagnosis and treatment are also covered. The third part focuses on laboratory diagnosis including clinical sample collection, their processing for fungal isolation, special stains for microscopic visualization, culture media composition and a relevant glossary. Each chapter includes color photographs, schematic diagrams and tables for better understanding.
Trade Review“The author combines traditional knowledge with the latest information from basic science investigations and molecular diagnostic approaches and summarizes the ever-changing taxonomy of fungal pathogens. The intended audience includes undergraduate students, postgraduate student, and veterinary practitioners, and should also include veterinary students. … This book is unique and valuable in the medical mycology community. … This book is a solid and current introduction to the most important veterinary pathogenic fungi.” (Lois L. Hoyer, Doody’s Book Reviews, December, 2015)
Table of Contents1. History.- 2. General characteristics of fungi.- 3. Classification of fungi.- 4. Cutaneous, subcutaneous and systemic Mycology.- 5. Collection and processing of clinical material for isolation of fungi.- 6. Diagnostic techniques for fungi.
