ENGLISH

Clinical Mycology

Book information

Year
2003
ISBN
0195148096, 9780195148091, 9781423745808
Open Library ID
OL7389840M
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
5 MB (5459438 bytes)
Edition
1
Pages
560\534
Time added
2011-06-04 13:46:07

Description

Within the field of infectious diseases, medical mycology has experienced significant growth over the last decade. Invasive fungal infections have been increasing in many patient populations, including: those with AIDS; transplant recipients; and the elderly. As these populations grow, so does the diversity of fungal pathogens. Paralleling this development, there have been recent launches of several new antifungal drugs and therapies. Clinical Mycology offers a comprehensive review of this discipline. Organized by types of fungi, this volume covers microbiologic, epidemiologic and demographic aspects of fungal infections as well as diagnostic, clinical, therapeutic, and preventive approaches. Special patient populations are also detailed.

Similar books