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Pocket Guide to Mycological Diagnosis

Author : Rossana de Aguiar Cordeiro

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 195 pages

File Size : 22,79 MB

Release : 2019-11-04

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1351677667

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The Pocket Guide to Mycological Diagnosis provides useful and concise information for microbiologists and professionals diagnosing the most medically relevant fungal species. Cellular and molecular techniques, immunological methods, and more accurate microscopy equipment available in most mycology laboratories now make diagnosis more routine. Furthermore, information regarding medical mycology, including identification of specific fungal pathogens, is widely available. This book helps mycologists address the emerging challenges of diagnosis. Key Features Succinct summary of fungal disease diagnosis Includes opportunistic fungal infections that can afflict immunocompromised patients Permits the identification of common fungal pathogens Reviews antifungal drugs Related Titles Ghannoum, M. A. & John R. Perfect, eds. Antifungal Therapy, 2nd ed. (ISBN 978-1-4987-6814-6) Miyaji, M., ed. Animal Models in Medical Mycology (ISBN 978-1-3158-9059-3) Razzaghi-Abyaneh, M., M. Shams-Ghahfarokhi and M. Rai, eds. Medical Mycology: Current Trends and Future Prospects (ISBN 978-1-4987-1421-1)



Feigin and Cherry's Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases - E-Book

Author : James Cherry

Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences

Page : 14152 pages

File Size : 20,32 MB

Release : 2024-08-29

Category : Medical

ISBN : 0323827640

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Widely considered the premier text in pediatric infectious diseases, Feigin and Cherry's Textbook of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, 9th Edition, provides authoritative, up-to-date coverage of this rapidly changing field. Extensively revised by Drs. James Cherry, Sheldon L. Kaplan, Gail J. Demmler-Harrison, William J. Steinbach, Peter J. Hotez, and new editor John V. Williams, this two-volume reference delivers the information you need on epidemiology, public health, preventive medicine, clinical manifestations, diagnosis, treatment, and much more. It serves as a reliable, everyday resource for practicing ID specialists, and an invaluable reference for medical students, residents, and fellows in ID, pediatricians and internists, and others who work with neonates, children, and adolescents or in public health. - Discusses infectious diseases according to organ systems that may be affected, as well as individually by microorganisms, placing emphasis on clinical manifestations that may be related to the organism causing the disease. - Provides detailed information regarding the best means to establish a diagnosis, explicit recommendations for therapy, and the most appropriate uses of diagnostic imaging. - Includes expanded information on Q fever, antibiotic resistance and antibiotic agents, human coronaviruses, pox viruses, and infections in the compromised host, and contains new COVID-19 content across numerous chapters. - Features a new chapter on antimicrobial stewardship, and new coverage of antivirals for pox viruses. - Reflects today's more aggressive infectious and antibiotic-resistant organisms as well as emerging and re-emerging infectious diseases. - Contains hundreds of full-color images (many are new!), including clinical photos, radiographic images, drawings, charts, and graphs. - Enhanced eBook version included with purchase. Your enhanced eBook allows you to access all of the text, figures, and references from the book on a variety of devices. Additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date. - Any additional digital ancillary content may publish up to 6 weeks following the publication date.



Virus Detection

Author : Charles H. Wick

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 158 pages

File Size : 37,44 MB

Release : 2023-05-03

Category : Science

ISBN : 1000868303

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Viruses do not behave as other microbes; their life cycles require infecting healthy cells, commandeering their cellular apparatus, replicating and then killing the host cell. Methods for virus detection and identification have been developed only in the past few decades. These recently developed methods include molecular, physical, and proteomic techniques. All these approaches (Electron Microscopy, Molecular, Direct Counting, and Mass Spectrometry Proteomics) to detection and identification are reviewed in this succinct volume. It is written in approachable language with enough detail for trained professionals to follow and want to recommend to others. Key Features Covers common detection methods Reviews the history of detection from antiquity to the present Documents the strengths and weaknesses of various detection methods Describes how to detect newly discovered viruses Recommends specific applications for clinical, hospital, environmental, and public health uses



Vaccine Efficacy Evaluation

Author : Lijuan Yuan

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 209 pages

File Size : 24,34 MB

Release : 2022-04-19

Category : Science

ISBN : 1000566013

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Testing the immunogenicity, protective efficacy and safety in animal models is a crucial step in vaccine development. Pigs raised in germ-free environments, called gnotobiotic (Gn) pigs, are one of the most useful animal models for testing vaccines. The Gn pig model is a widely accepted model for studying pathogenesis and immunity and an ideal model for pre-clinical testing for the safety and efficacy of enteric viral vaccines. Through these studies and others, the Gn pig model has been established as the most reliable animal model for pre-clinical evaluation of human rotavirus and norovirus vaccines. This book provides detailed information on establishing Gn pig models, determining a proper virus inoculum pool and challenge dose, measuring protection and calculating efficacy, and delineating intestinal and systemic immune responses associated with the protection. Key Features Provides a natural history of human rotavirus and norovirus infection in Gn pigs Establishes the optimal virus challenge doses in Gn pigs for vaccine evaluation Evaluates various candidate rotavirus and norovirus vaccines Discusses human gut microbiota transplanted Gn pig models Documents the role of probiotics and rice bran as prophylactics and vaccine adjuvants



Pocket Guide to Fungal Infection

Author : Malcolm D. Richardson

Publisher : John Wiley & Sons

Page : 192 pages

File Size : 24,53 MB

Release : 2008-05-12

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1405173114

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The Pocket Guide to Fungal Infection presents, in a convenient and practical format, the major features of fungal infections in humans, providing visual information for each pathogen and the infections they cause. The second edition has been extensively revised. In each chapter the clinical manifestations and management sections have been revised and updated to include recently developed antifungal drugs. New sections include; Emerging yeast and filamentous fungal pathogens Antifungal susceptibility testing Antifungal assays Molecular methods in medical mycology Mycological aspects of the indoor environment. Medical Mycology lends itself to illustration and as such there are over 40 additional images in this edition. Recent references have been added and the list of online resources has been updated. This Guide presents a succinct account of the clinical manifestations, laboratory diagnosis and management of fungal infections world-wide. It is an ideal publication for those who encounter fungal infections as part of their everyday practice, including medical microbiologists, infectious disease specialists, dermatologists and general practitioners.



The Guinea Pig Model

Author : Viviana Parreño

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 170 pages

File Size : 43,70 MB

Release : 2023-04-10

Category : Science

ISBN : 1000850617

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This book summarizes the development and statistical validation of a guinea pig model as an alternative for potency testing of the viral antigens included in combined vaccines applied in cattle to control the respiratory, reproductive, and neonatal calf diarrhea syndromes. The model allows, in one serum sample, to test the vaccine quality for all the viral antigens included in aqueous as well as in oil-adjuvanted formulations of bovine vaccines. The methodology proposed for the control of bovine herpes virus, parainfluenza, and rotavirus were recommended by CAMEVET as guidelines for the 30 countries in the forum, including the US. Key Features Reviews combined vaccines used for cattle Summarizes animal models used for vaccine testing Focuses on bovine herpesviruses, rotaviruses, parainfluenza, and bovine viral diarrhea virus Provides guidance on the effectiveness of the Guinea Pig model for testing vaccine immunogenicity



Descriptions of Medical Fungi

Author : Sarah Kidd

Publisher :

Page : pages

File Size : 27,31 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.



Hallucinogenic and Poisonous Mushroom Field Guide

Author : Gary P. Menser

Publisher : Ronin Publishing

Page : 158 pages

File Size : 41,61 MB

Release : 2016-01-18

Category : Social Science

ISBN : 157951202X

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Hallucinogenic and Poisonous Mushrooms Field Guide tells how to find wild mushrooms in America. It is a hip-pocket field guide that presents 24 hallucinogenic mushrooms that grow in the USA and 8 poisonous species that they are confused with. A reliable reference for beginners, the Field Guide opens up the world of mycology in a clear and precise way. A compact course in mycology as well as a handy tool for the professional. Features: How to collect, identify and dry, useful keys and charts, Chemical qualities, genus and species information, over 30 color photos and 50 line drawings, taxonomy, and glossaries: Latin terms, macroscopic and microscopic characteristics.



The Kingdom of Fungi

Author : Jens Henrik Petersen

Publisher : Princeton University Press

Page : 273 pages

File Size : 13,14 MB

Release : 2013-04-21

Category : Nature

ISBN : 1400846870

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The essential photographic guide to the world's fungi The fungi realm has been called the "hidden kingdom," a mysterious world populated by microscopic spores, gigantic mushrooms and toadstools, and a host of other multicellular organisms ranging widely in color, size, and shape. The Kingdom of Fungi provides an intimate look at the world's astonishing variety of fungi species, from cup fungi and lichens to truffles and tooth fungi, clubs and corals, and jelly fungi and puffballs. This beautifully illustrated book features more than 800 stunning color photographs as well as a concise text that describes the biology and ecology of fungi, fungal morphology, where fungi grow, and human interactions with and uses of fungi. The Kingdom of Fungi is a feast for the senses, and the ideal reference for naturalists, researchers, and anyone interested in fungi. Reveals fungal life as never seen before Features more than 800 stunning color photos Describes fungal biology, morphology, distribution, and uses A must-have reference book for naturalists and researchers



Genome Editing Tools and Gene Drives

Author : Reagan Mudziwapasi

Publisher : CRC Press

Page : 177 pages

File Size : 11,73 MB

Release : 2021-10-18

Category : Medical

ISBN : 1000463109

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Genome-editing methods are becoming routine tools for molecular and cell biologists. Such tools include ZFNs, CRISPR, megaTALs and TALENs. These tools are revolutionizing the creation of precisely manipulated genomes to modify the characteristics of organisms or cells. Additionally, gene drives have altered the way we understand inheritance laws. They give us the ability to have total control of the inheritance of traits of choice and importance. This succinct volume summarizes the history, principles and applications – as well as the advantages and disadvantages – of each of these tools and various kinds of gene drives. The book is part of a program to produce books helpful to students and faculties of science at colleges and universities. This volume in the Pocket Guides to Biomedical Sciences series will help demystify these technologies. The book fills the gap between established conventional methods and the novel and exciting newly introduced tools of genome editing and gene drives. It will help young scientists understand the emerging genome-editing tools and gene drives, thereby promoting related research and adoption. Key Features Extensively reviews the current genome-editing tools and gene drives Clarifies the targeting mechanisms and specificity of genome-editing tools Details many different types of natural and synthetic gene drives Highlights concerns with gene drives and genome-editing tools Related Titles Brown, T. A. Genomes 4 (ISBN 978-0-8153-4508-4) Samuelsson, T. The Human Genome in Health and Disease: A Story in Four Letters (ISBN 978-0-8153-4591-6) Soh, J., et al. Genome Annotation (ISBN 978-1-4398-4117-4)



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