Martha E. Kern, MD, DA, MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), Vice Chairman, Internal Medicine, Suburban Hospital, Bethesda, Maryland
Blevins, Kathleen S. : University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Kathleen S. Blevins, PhD, MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA), Assistant Professor of Research, The University of Oklahoma Health
Sciences Center, College of Public Health, Center for American Indian Health Research, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Summary
Written for the beginning mycologist, this text discusses the general and specific characteristics, cultivation,
and identification of medically important fungi. This user-friendly text is ideal for both self-directed study
and classroom instruction.
KEY FEATURES
Laboratory identification of fungi
Each of the seven modules includes prerequisites, content outline, objectives, follow-up activities, references,
and self-study examinations; the beginning modules cover the fundamentals of terminology and laboratory procedures
that the student should master before proceeding further
Each chapter is separated into two distinct sections: 1) the first section contains information on laboratory
- clinical identification of organisms; 2) the second section emphasizes theoretical principles that, though valuable,
are not absolutely necessary to function effectively in day-to-day laboratory work
In addition to teaching proper laboratory practice, this book presents the biology and physiology of fungi,
describes the epidemiology of fungal infections, and defines fungal disease states
Test protocols and reagent recipes are highlighted in each module
FEATURES NEW TO THE 2ND EDITION
Three new sections in Module 2: common techniques for fungal culture preservation; DNA testing for rapid identification;
and antifungal therapeutics
Information about AIDS and immunocompromised patients has been added to the pertinent disease descriptions,
following the discussion of causative organisms
The yeast module is entirely rewritten, including updated identification techniques and commercial kits
New organism and disease names replace outdated ones
Phagomycosis discussion has been expanded, while anaerobic actinomycete identification has been condensed (since
commercial kits have replaced the tube method)
The systemic mycoses module includes techniques for rapid identification so that early aggressive treatment
may be instituted
Table of Contents
1. Basics of Mycology
2. Laboratory Procedures for Fungal Culture and Isolation
3. Common Fungal Opportunists
4. Superficial and Dermatophytic Fungi
5. Yeasts - 6. Organisms Causing Subcutaneous Mycoses
7. Organisms Causing Systemic Mycoses
Answers for Study Questions and Final Exams
Common Synonyms
Glossary (Illustrated)
List of Manufacturers
75 color plates
Index
