Laboratory Handbook of Medical Mycology
Laboratory Handbook of Medical Mycology

Author: Michael R. McGinnis

Publisher: Elsevier

Published: 2012-12-02

Total Pages: 678

ISBN-13: 0323138861

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Laboratory Handbook of Medical Mycology summarizes the concepts dealing with the laboratory aspects of medical mycology. The publication first offers information on basic terminology and classification, laboratory safety, and clinical specimens. Discussions focus on tissue, abscess, blood, bone marrow, and urine specimens, biological hazards, disinfection and sterilization, grounding of electrical equipment, waste disposal, asexual and sexual reproduction, and vegetative growth. The text then takes a look at mold and yeast identification, including fermentation, temperature studies, asci and ascospores, zygomycetes, cycloheximide resistance, and sporulation and sterile isolates. The manuscript ponders on susceptibility testing and bioassay procedures, culture collection, and quality control. Topics include proficiency evaluations, media and equipment control, depositing unusual isolates in major culture collections, reconstituting lyophilized cultures, bioassay to determine drug levels in body fluids, and in vitro susceptibility testing. The publication is a dependable source of data for laboratory technologists, microbiologists, and mycologists engaged in safely isolating and accurately identifying fungi of medical importance.

Identifying Fungi
Identifying Fungi

Author: Guy St-Germain

Publisher: Star Publishing Company (Belmont, CA)

Published: 2011-01-01

Total Pages: 378

ISBN-13: 9780898633115

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Diseases caused by fungi have become a significant medical problem and are increasing at an alarming rate. The number of fungal species reported to cause disease is greater than ever some of these species had previously been considered harmless. The increase in the number of patients that are not immuno-competent, along with greater awareness and appreciation of opportunistic fungal infections, have highlighted the importance of accurate identification of fungi. This full-color handbook makes it possible to identify medically important fungi with ease and confidence. Whether the specimen is a common or unusual fungi, the authors take the mystery and difficulty out of identification. A greatly expanded, completely revised and updated edition based upon the highly acclaimed first edition (Identifying Filamentous Fungi). Now including more fungi, including yeasts, new tables, more color photographs, an expanded glossary, more descriptions. Includes two keys: a unique color-coded key you match the colors to those on colony surface, and a comprehensive dichotomous key. Additionally, accurate color photographs of each colony are provided along with precise photomicrographs and drawings to guide your own microscopic observations. The format of the book is designed to facilitate accurate, easier identification. The author provide careful explanations of fungal identification techniques, stains, and media; useful for experienced laboratory personnel and scientists but also invaluable for those learning medical mycology. No other book has such extensive color photography and these unique identification keys.

Fundamental Medical Mycology
Fundamental Medical Mycology

Author: Errol Reiss

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2011-11-16

Total Pages: 650

ISBN-13: 1118101766

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Medical mycology deals with those infections in humans, and animals resulting from pathogenic fungi. As a separate discipline, the concepts, methods, diagnosis, and treatment of fungal diseases of humans are specific. Incorporating the very latest information concerning this area of vital interest to research and clinical microbiologists,Fundamental Medical Mycology balances clinical and laboratory knowledge to provide clinical laboratory scientists, medical students, interns, residents, and fellows with in-depth coverage of each fungal disease and its etiologic agents from both the laboratory and clinical perspective. Richly illustrated throughout, the book includes numerous case presentations.

Oxford Textbook of Medical Mycology
Oxford Textbook of Medical Mycology

Author: Christopher C. Kibbler

Publisher: Oxford University Press

Published: 2017-12-14

Total Pages: 401

ISBN-13: 0198755384

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The Oxford Textbook of Medical Mycology is a comprehensive reference text which brings together the science and medicine of human fungal disease. Written by a leading group of international authors to bring a global expertise, it is divided into sections that deal with the principles of mycology, the organisms, a systems based approach to management, fungal disease in specific patient groups, diagnosis, and treatment. The detailed clinical chapters take account of recent international guidelines on the management of fungal disease. With chapters covering recent developments in taxonomy, fungal genetics and other 'omics', epidemiology, pathogenesis, and immunology, this textbook is well suited to aid both scientists and clinicians. The extensive illustrations, tables, and in-depth coverage of topics, including discussion of the non-infective aspects of allergic and toxin mediated fungal disease, are designed to aid the understanding of mechanisms and pathology, and extend the usual approach to fungal disease. This textbook is essential reading for microbiologists, research scientists, infectious diseases clinicians, respiratory physicians, and those managing immunocompromised patients. Part of the Oxford Textbook in Infectious Disease and Microbiology series, it is also a useful companion text for students and trainees looking to supplement mycology courses and microbiology training.

Identifying Filamentous Fungi
Identifying Filamentous Fungi

Author: Guy St-Germain

Publisher: Star Publishing Company (Belmont, CA)

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780898631777

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IDENTIFYING FILAMENTOUS FUNGI: A CLINICAL LABORATORY HANDBOOK, by Guy St. Germain & Richard Summerbell. Medical mycology is a rapidly expanding discipline, increasing in importance & complexityl The dramatic increase in the number of immunocompromised patients, due to aids, indwelling devices, immunosuppression drugs & AIDS has lead to a dramatic increase in the number of mycotic infections. This has made in more important that ever for people in biomedical laoratories to develop & maintain expertise in mycology. INDENTIFYING FILAMENTOUS FUNGI: A CLINICAL LABORATORY HANDBOOK, is a clear, guid to the indentification of filamentous fungi, organisms mainly recognized through the microscopic examination. The authors provide a number of identification tools: precise drawings, photomicrographs, & color photographs for each of the many genera & species that are common & uncommon in clinical laboratories. An illustrated key is provided to make identification as easy as possible. Additionally clinical mycology methodology is presented in an easy-to-follow format. ISBN: 0-89863-177-7 Star Publishing Company, P.O. Box 68, Belmont, CA 94002. Phone (650) 591-3505; fax (650) 591-3898 email: [email protected]