Medical Mycology: A Self-Instructional Text

By Martha E. Kern, Martha E. Kern MD DA MLS(ASCP) CLS(NCA), Kathleen S. Blevins PhD MLS(ASCP) CLS(NCA)

Each of the seven modules includes prerequisites, content outline, objectives, follow-up activities, references, and self-study examinations Teaches proper laboratory practice and presents the biology and physiology of fungi, describing the epidemiology of fungal infections, defining fungal disease states, and emphasizing laboratory identification of fungi based on body sites Test protocols and reagent recipes are highlighted in each module Information about AIDS and immunocompromised patients has been added to the pertinent disease descriptions, following the discussion of causative organisms Module 2 includes common techniques for fungal culture preservation, DNA testing for rapid identification, and antifungal therapeutics

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0803600364
• ISBN13: 9780803600362
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: F. A. Davis Company
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 1.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 8.4" x 11.1"

Customer Reviews

Useful for MT students

The only reason this didn't get 5 stars is because it isn't quite as comprehensive or useful as two other related texts from the same publisher (Diagnostic Bacteriology A Study Guide, and Medical Parasitology A Self-Instructional Text). The format is fairly similar two the other two as well.

The ultimate pratical reference to teach yourself mycology

This is a well organized and written reference that makes sense of the arcane world of fungal names and nomenclature. I am a veterinary dermatology resident and from one careful reading of this book I was able identify the most common pathogenic and contaminant fungi. I recommend this book to the any health professional or student who needs to learn and more important understand and identify medically relevant fungal organisms. I wish all of my textbooks were this clear. If I had to choose one reference for mycology, this would be it. Bravo!!!