About the Book

As modern medical technologies are repairing the human body in ways never imagined only a few years ago, infectious diseases are emerging as a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among these newly susceptible patients. Invasive and chronic fungal infections have become a formidable clinical opponent, and foremost among them is Aspergillus fumigatus. Aspergillus fumigatus and Aspergillosis assembles chapters from a large and international contingent of experts in the field to explore every major aspect of A. fumigatus and how it kills so many patients. This volume offers the latest insights into the fundamental biology and pathogenesis of A. fumigatus and how it establishes disease, as well as the newest strategies for characterizing, diagnosing, and treating its spectrum of clinical infection. This valuable book is an instrumental resource for both scientists and clinicians tackling the current problems with Aspergillosis. It presents chapters on the species itself, including morphology and unique and specific genes, the importance of polarized growth, as well as the organism's response to environmental stress by moving from a saprophyte to a pathogen. The interface with the host immune system-paramount to disease pheno-type-is detailed, as are the many faces of disease created by A. fumigatus. Newer diagnostic and treatment strategies are covered, including the optimal timing of antifungal therapy and the strategic choice of which agent to use.

Product Details

Media: Hardcover Book, 568 pages

Publisher: ASM Press

ISBN-10: 1555814387

ISBN-13: 9781555814380

Series: Not Applicable

Language: English

• Categories: General Biology