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Laboratory Handbook of Dermatophytes

Author : Julius Kane

Publisher : Star Publishing Company (Belmont, CA)

Page : 0 pages

File Size : 27,4 MB

Release : 1997

Category : Dermatomycoses

ISBN : 9780898631579

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LABORATORY HANDBOOK OF DERMATOOPHYTES: A CLINICAL GUIDE AND LABORATORY MANUAL OF DERMATOPHYTES AND OTHER FILAMENTOUS FUNGI FROM SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS. Every clinical laboratory & research laboratory involved in medically significant fungi will find this to be an indispensable reference for identifying dermatophytes. Fungi important to the differential diagnosis of dermatophytes are given thorough treatment. The process of direct examination of dermatological specimens is systematized & illustrated. The authors dynamically present many new concepts & identification procedures. The process of direct examination of dermatological specimens in systematized; a wide range of microscopic presentations are accurately illustrated. The authors, award winning, & nationally recognized in medical mycology, will also serve as an excellent reference for accurate identification of typical & atypical dermatophytes, as well as other fungi causing similar infections. Chrysosprium & other normally nonpathogenic fungi that resemble dermatophytes are described & also illustrated. Physicians will find convenient information regarding the recognition, epidemiology, & treatment of dermatophytosis & similar, related infections. An excellent reference for accurate identification of typical & atypical dermatophytes, as well as other fungi causing similar infection. Chrysosporium & other normally nonpathogenic fungi resembling dermatophytes are described & illustrated. A new system for identifying dermatophytes in culture is detailed. 499 color photographs, plus black & white photographs, drawings, tables, flowcharts & other illustrations. Hardcover, 0-89863-157-2 (See also, IDENTIFYING FILAMENTOUS FUNGI ISBN; 0-89863-177-7, & MEDICAL MYCOLOGY AND HUMAN MYCOSES, 0-89863-175-0) Star Publishing Company, P.O. Box 68, Belmont, CA 94002. Phone (650) 591-3505; fax (650) 591-3898 email: [email protected]



Descriptions of Medical Fungi

Author : Sarah Kidd

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 13,33 MB

Release : 2016-04-20

Category :

ISBN : 9780646951294

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Descriptions of Medical Fungi. Third Edition. Sarah Kidd, Catriona Halliday, Helen Alexiou and David Ellis. 2016. This updated third edition which includes new and revised descriptions. We have endeavoured to reconcile current morphological descriptions with more recent genetic data. More than 165 fungus species are described, including members of the Zygomycota, Hyphomycetes, Dimorphic Pathogens, Yeasts and Dermatophytes. 340 colour photographs. Antifungal Susceptibility Profiles. Microscopy Stains & Techniques. Specialised Culture Media. References. 250 pages.



Identifying Fungi

Author : Guy St-Germain

Publisher : Star Publishing Company (Belmont, CA)

Page : 378 pages

File Size : 37,70 MB

Release : 2011-01-01

Category : Medical

ISBN : 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.



Laboratory Handbook of Medical Mycology

Author : Michael R. McGinnis

Publisher : Elsevier

Page : 678 pages

File Size : 48,18 MB

Release : 2012-12-02

Category : Medical

ISBN : 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.



The Dermatology Handbook

Author : Neelam A. Vashi

Publisher : Springer Nature

Page : 283 pages

File Size : 14,79 MB

Release : 2019-09-14

Category : Medical

ISBN : 3030151573

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Book Description

Dermatology clinics are extremely fast-paced, and while the internet is useful, online resources can slow clinics down as it can often take lengthy amounts of time to obtain meaningful information. Recognizing this problem, Dr. Vashi has developed, over the course of several years, a practical guide targeted towards practicing dermatologists, resident physicians, medical students, family practitioners, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants. The Dermatology Handbook provides clinical information and quick solutions to common problems typically faced by dermatologists in a user-friendly and meaningful way. Designed to fit into a coat pocket, the content is presented as bulleted lists, along with tables and algorithms to allow busy clinicians to find the information they need rapidly. Featuring fill in the blank pages for users to personalize, this handbook is at once both comprehensive and succinct. Chapters include sections on the most common dermatologic complaints, differential diagnoses, laboratory techniques, dermoscopy, dermatologic emergencies, commonly used medications, pediatrics, surgery basics, and cosmetic pearls. Drug tables, guidelines, and algorithms for history taking and treatment approach also work to provide the reader with efficient usability.



Identification of Pathogenic Fungi

Author : Colin K. Campbell

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 351 pages

File Size : 34,9 MB

Release : 2013-01-25

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1118520076

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Since the first edition of Identification of Pathogenic Fungi, there has been incredible progress in the diagnosis, treatment and prevention of fungal diseases: new methods of diagnosis have been introduced, and new antifungal agents have been licensed for use. However, these developments have been offset by the emergence of resistance to several classes of drugs, and an increase in infections caused by fungi with innate resistance to one or more classes. Identification of Pathogenic Fungi, Second Edition, assists in the identification of over 100 of the most significant organisms of medical importance. Each chapter is arranged so that the descriptions for similar organisms may be found on adjacent pages. Differential diagnosis details are given for each organism on the basis of both colonial appearance and microscopic characteristics for the organisms described. In this fully updated second edition, a new chapter on the identification of fungi in histopathological sections and smears has been added, while colour illustrations of cultures and microscopic structures have been included, and high quality, four colour digital images are incorporated throughout.



Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungal Infections

Author : Mohamed E. Hamid

Publisher : CreateSpace

Page : 82 pages

File Size : 23,36 MB

Release : 2014-05-01

Category : Medical

ISBN : 9781492314028

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Laboratory Diagnosis of Fungal Infections: A Manual for Processing Specimens, Microscopy and Culture Techniques This manual describes briefly how to make a laboratory diagnosis of suspected fungal diseases. The diagnosis begins after receiving a good quality clinical specimen, then how to process it and or store it, taking into account basic safety procedures. This manual- unlike others which take diseases or names of fungi as topics- it takes the clinical specimens as the subject for analysis. Subsequently, the manual explains the diagnostic process step by step with help of schematic charts and a number of macroscopic and microscopic illustrations and pictures. As a short handbook, this effort enables practioners, laboratory technicians and researchers to accomplish laboratory diagnosis and identification of unknown fungus to the Genus level. However, we explained methods to reaching identification to species levels to some important fungal groups namely: dermatophytes, Candida and Aspergillus species. Details for species identification can be found elsewhere. When you know the genus or you have doubts between two or three genera, then you can find details in many textbooks and web sites. For this purpose we have provided references and websites at the end of the book.



Identifying Filamentous Fungi

Author : Guy St-Germain

Publisher :

Page : 330 pages

File Size : 37,59 MB

Release : 1996

Category : Medical

ISBN :

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IDENTIFYING FILAMENTOUS FUNGI (FRENCH EDITION). Guy St. Germain & Richard Summerbell. ISBN: 0-89863-179-3. This handbook simplifies the identification of filamentous fungi; organisms mainly recognized by microscopic examination & colony morphology. Photomicrographs, line drawings & an illustrated key make identification easier. Precise, accurate color photographs show actual colony morphology! Includes an easy-to-follow presentation of clinical mycology methods. Takes the mystery & work out of identifying fungi! (Also available in French as ISBN 0-89863- 179-3] English edition is 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]



Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook

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Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 2954 pages

File Size : 46,75 MB

Release : 2020-08-06

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1555818811

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In response to the ever-changing needs and responsibilities of the clinical microbiology field, Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook, Fourth Edition has been extensively reviewed and updated to present the most prominent procedures in use today. The Clinical Microbiology Procedures Handbook provides step-by-step protocols and descriptions that allow clinical microbiologists and laboratory staff personnel to confidently and accurately perform all analyses, including appropriate quality control recommendations, from the receipt of the specimen through processing, testing, interpretation, presentation of the final report, and subsequent consultation.



Fundamental Medical Mycology

Author : Errol Reiss

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 650 pages

File Size : 39,92 MB

Release : 2011-11-16

Category : Science

ISBN : 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.