Pathogenic Yeasts

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Synopsis

Mycological studies of yeasts are entering a new phase, with the sequencing of multiple fungal genomes informing our understanding of their ability to cause disease and interact with the host. At the same time, the ongoing use of traditional methods in many clinical mycology laboratories continues to provide information for the diagnosis and treatment of patients. This volume reviews various aspects of pathogenic yeasts and what is known about their molecular and cellular biology and virulence, in addition to looking at clinical and laboratory findings. As each chapter is written by a leading expert in the field, this book summarizes in one volume much of the latest research on several pathogenic yeasts, including Candida, Cryptococcus, Malassezia and yeasts of emerging importance. The importance of laboratory diagnosis, antifungal susceptibility testing, antifungal resistance and yeast diseases in animals are reviewed.

Book details

Edition:
2010
Series:
The Yeast Handbook
Author:
Ruth Ashbee, Elaine M. Bignell
ISBN:
9783642031502
Related ISBNs:
9783642031496
Publisher:
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Pages:
N/A
Reading age:
Not specified
Includes images:
Yes
Date of addition:
2019-09-27
Usage restrictions:
Copyright
Copyright date:
2010
Copyright by:
N/A 
Adult content:
No
Language:
English
Categories:
Nonfiction, Science