Larone’s Medically Important Fungi

The Definitive Guide for Identifying Fungi from Clinical Specimens

With a new team of expert authors, Larone’s Medically Important Fungi, Seventh Edition, continues its legacy as the indispensable resource for clinical mycology. This comprehensive guide is designed to enhance your understanding and proficiency in fungal identification, making it essential for both novices and seasoned professionals in clinical microbiology laboratories.

Key Features and Benefits

• In-Depth Mycoses Descriptions: Explore detailed descriptions of major mycoses as observed in patient specimens through direct microscopic examination of stained slides.
• Step-by-Step Identification Process: Follow a logical, systematic approach for identifying cultured organisms, featuring comprehensive descriptions, high-quality images, and crucial distinctions between similar species.
• Comprehensive Coverage of Fungi: Delve into over 150 fungi commonly encountered in clinical mycology, including new entries such as Emergomyces, Metarhizium anisopliae, Rasamsonia argillacea, Rhinocladiella mackenziei, Schizophyllum commune, and Thermothelomyces thermophilus.
• Pathogenicity and Growth Characteristics: Gain insights into each organism’s pathogenicity, growth characteristics, relevant biochemical reactions

Authors:
Lars F. Westblade (Author)
Edition:
7th
Publication Date:
July 19, 2023
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