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Chapter-29 Mycology

BOOK TITLE: Medical Laboratory Technology: Methods and Interpretations (2 Volumes)

Author
1. Sood Ramnik
ISBN
9788184484496
DOI
10.5005/jp/books/11776_30
Edition
6/e
Publishing Year
2009
Pages
4
Author Affiliations
1. Manipal Health Systems (Manipal Group), Manipal Health Systems, (Manipal Group), Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, India, Manipal Health Systems (Manipal Group), Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Healthcare Meena, Sharjah, UAE, Reem Medical and Diagnostic Centre, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates, Reem Medical and Diagnostic Center, Healthcare Mena Limited, Sharjah, United Arab Emirates
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Abstract

This is a brief chapter that begins by classifying pathological fungi. Discussed at length are Superficial Mycoses and Dermatophytes (Microsporum, Trichophyton, Epidermophyton), Intermediate Superficial Deep Mycoses (Candida species) and Deep or Systemic Mycoses (Actinomycoses, Nocardia, Cryptococcus, Histoplasma and Coccidiodes). A brief resume of rare Fungal Pathogens is provided. The chapter ends by talking about Mycological Methods.

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