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 FeaturesSuccinct summary of fungal disease diagnosisIncludes opportunistic fungal infections that can afflict immunocompromised patientsPermits the identification of common fungal pathogensReviews antifungal drugsRelated TitlesGhannoum, 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)
