Clinical Mycology

Clinical Mycology
ISBN-10
0195148096
ISBN-13
9780195148091
Category
Medical
Pages
519
Language
English
Published
2003
Publisher
Oxford University Press, USA
Authors
William E. Dismukes, Peter G. Pappas, Jack D. Sobel

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.

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