Beschreibung:
The dramatic increase in the incidence of Cryptococcus neoformans infections calls for an up-to-date look at its biology and pathogenesis. This major new book provides a comprehensive review of the ecology, epidemiology, pathogenic mechanisms, host immunity, clinical features and diagnostic conditions, and principles of treatment and prevention of this important fungal pathogen. The only recent monograph on the subject, Cryptococcus neoformans goes beyond textbook chapters and journal articles to provide the most comprehensive, current information on basic science and clinical information relating to this fungus. The authors, investigators who have direct experience with the subject matter, provide objective data as well as interpretations and opinions.
Part 1: Cryptococcus neoformans: The Pathogen; Part 2:; Cryptoccosis; Part 3: Host Defenses; Part 4: Laboratory Topics; Part 5 C. neoformans Bibliography since 1971