Description
This book delves into the fascinating and complex world of human fungal pathogens, exploring the various fungal species that pose significant health risks to humans. The authors bring together their expertise to illustrate how these ubiquitous organisms, often found in the environment, can transition into dangerous pathogens, leading to a multitude of infections and diseases.
Through detailed discussions, readers are introduced to the biological mechanisms that enable these fungi to evade the human immune response, highlighting the intricate battle between host defenses and fungal virulence factors. The collaboration among esteemed researchers offers insights into the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of fungal infections, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced awareness in both clinical and public health domains.
As the understanding of fungal pathogenesis advances, readers will grasp not only the challenges posed by these organisms but also the critical importance of ongoing research in combating such infections. This comprehensive examination serves as both an educational resource and a call to action, emphasizing the need for further exploration into human fungal pathogens and their impact on health worldwide.
Through detailed discussions, readers are introduced to the biological mechanisms that enable these fungi to evade the human immune response, highlighting the intricate battle between host defenses and fungal virulence factors. The collaboration among esteemed researchers offers insights into the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of fungal infections, underscoring the urgent need for enhanced awareness in both clinical and public health domains.
As the understanding of fungal pathogenesis advances, readers will grasp not only the challenges posed by these organisms but also the critical importance of ongoing research in combating such infections. This comprehensive examination serves as both an educational resource and a call to action, emphasizing the need for further exploration into human fungal pathogens and their impact on health worldwide.
Book Details
Format
Hardcover
Pages
577 pages
Language
English
Published
Dec 31, 2014
Publisher
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press
ISBN-10
1621820750
ISBN-13
9781621820758