Laboratory Handbook of Dermatophytes: A Clinical Guide and Laboratory Handbook of Dermatophytes and Other Filamentous Fungi from Skin, Hair, and Nails

LABORATORY HANDBOOK OF DERMATOOPHYTES: A CLINICAL GUIDE AND LABORATORY MANUAL OF DERMATOPHYTES AND OTHER FILAMENTOUS FUNGI FROM SKIN, HAIR, AND NAILS. Every clinical laboratory & research laboratory involved in medically significant fungi will find this to be an indispensable reference for identifying dermatophytes. Fungi important to the differential diagnosis of dermatophytes are given thorough treatment. The process of direct examination of dermatological specimens is systematized & illustrated. The authors dynamically present many new concepts & identification procedures. The process of direct examination of dermatological specimens in systematized; a wide range of microscopic presentations are accurately illustrated. The authors, award winning, & nationally recognized in medical mycology, will also serve as an excellent reference for accurate identification of typical & atypical dermatophytes, as well as other fungi causing similar infections. Chrysosprium & other normally nonpathogenic fungi that resemble dermatophytes are described & also illustrated. Physicians will find convenient information regarding the recognition, epidemiology, & treatment of dermatophytosis & similar, related infections. An excellent reference for accurate identification of typical & atypical dermatophytes, as well as other fungi causing similar infection. Chrysosporium & other normally nonpathogenic fungi resembling dermatophytes are described & illustrated. A new system for identifying dermatophytes in culture is detailed. 499 color photographs, plus black & white photographs, drawings, tables, flowcharts & other illustrations. Hardcover, 0-89863-157-2 (See also, IDENTIFYING FILAMENTOUS FUNGI ISBN; 0-89863-177-7, & MEDICAL MYCOLOGY AND HUMAN MYCOSES, 0-89863-175-0) Star Publishing Company, P.O. Box 68, Belmont, CA 94002. Phone (650) 591-3505; fax (650) 591-3898 email: mail@starpublishing.comLaboratory Handbook of Dermatophytes: A Clinical Guide and Laboratory Handbook of Dermatophytes and Other Filamentous Fungi from Skin, Hair, and Nails, 1 with ISBN 9780898631579 and ISBN 0898631572.