Molecular Principles of Fungal Pathogenesis presents readers with an uptodatecompendium of research in the field of medical mycology. This new volumemeasures th... » 

Molecular Principles of Fungal Pathogenesis presents readers with an uptodatecompendium of research in the field of medical mycology. This new volumemeasures the impact of genome projects genetics and molecular biology on theunderstanding of a diverse group of pathogenic fungi and explores the potentialimpact of vaccines and new therapeutic approaches to treatment. It will serveas a valuable resource for students fellows instructors researchersspecialists clinicians and anyone interested in the general field ofmicrobial pathogenesis. Divided into five sections the book provides readerswith a broad overview of pathogenic fungi including ascomycetesbasidiomycetes zygomycetes and both rare and common infections. A cluster ofchapters focuses on immunological aspects of infection involving innatehumoral and cellmediated immunity. The remaining chapters of MolecularPrinciples of Fungal Pathogenesis feature comprehensive coverage of everythingfrom general principles to specific pathogens and vaccine development. An indepth analysis of the hostpathogen relationship is offered and futuredirections are contemplated. «