Modern Medical Mycology Laboratory Manual (Second Edition)

Author: Wu Shaoxi
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Publishing Date: 2005-10-01
Features: Since the book was published at the end of the last century, nearly eight years have passed. Thanks to the care of all sectors, the original book has been completely sold out. With the passage of time, there have been some new developments in medical mycology testing, such as the discovery of new pathogenic fungal species, improvements in testing methods, updates in antifungal drug sensitivity tests, etc. Especially with the advancement of molecular biology, such as the establishment of gene chips, it has also provided a development platform for medical mycology testing. These developments suggest that the revision and update of this book are necessary to keep pace with the times and are imperative.
For this reason, we have added several new editorial members, introduced advanced technologies, and enriched the content to delight the readers. The field of medical mycology has developed rapidly. It is predicted that over the past 30 years, the number of patients with deep fungal infections has increased by 30 to 50 times. Some people predict that in the future, these infections may pose a threat to human health, leading to economic and social losses.
The authors of this book are renowned mycology experts in the country. To meet societal needs, the authors have compiled their 40 years of accumulated experience, routine practices, and some research achievements into this book. From theory to practice, from specimens to specific experimental methods, and from the Ministry of Health's regulations (Grade III-A hospitals) to early diagnosis and timely treatment, the content is rich, practical, and convenient.