Full Description
This reference book reviews the latest advancements in the fungal infections and their impact on human health. It presents epidemiology, diagnosis, pathogenesis, risk factors, virulence mechanisms, treatment, and strategies for the disease management and prevention of fungal infections. The book further reviews host-pathogen interactions, biofilm formation, and quorum sensing. It also covers the clinical manifestations, diagnostic approaches, and management strategies of opportunistic fungal infections, emerging fungal infections, and allergic fungal infections. It presents the latest advancements in diagnostic methods and therapeutic strategies, covering both conventional techniques and state-of-the-art approaches.
Further, the book elucidates antifungal stewardship, nanotechnology, and omics technologies, providing insights into cutting-edge strategies for prevention, control, and management of multidrug-resistant fungi. This book is useful for researchers, students, and health professionals working in the fields of mycology, infectious diseases, immunology, dermatology, and pulmonology.
Contents
1. Unravelling the world of human fungal infections: An Introductory exploration. 2: Emerging prevalence of fungal infections, and challenges in development of new antifungals. 3. Trichophyton-Mediated Dermatophytosis: Key Factors and Treatment Insights. 4.Opportunistic Fungal Infections. 5. Allergic Fungal Infections. 6. Therapeutic Challenge of Blastomycosis. 7.Fungal Invasions: Deciphering the pathogenesis of infection. 8.Diagnostic and therapeutic advancements in the field of antifungal management.9. Mucormycosis infections and methods of detection: An overview. 10. Antifungal Therapies and drug Resistance. 11. Antifungal Prevention and Control Strategies.12.Nanotechnology a promising approach for the treatment of fungal infections.13. Unraveling the intricacies of Carbon catabolic repression and glucose in fungal pathogenesis. 14.Index
