Full Description
This volume provides comprehensive understanding of how fungi influence various aspects of human, animal and environmental health, and offers insights into addressing emerging challenges. "One Health and Mycology" sheds new light on the vital role fungi play in our world.
The chapters cover a diverse range of topics, including fungal diversity, the human mycobiome, and fungi in extreme environments. Readers learn how fungi threaten organisms and economies, how antibiotic resistance and the emergence of new fungal pathogens challenge healthcare systems - and which role climate change plays in this development. In addition, case studies and a patient report illustrate the physical and mental challenges that a fungal infection can bring.
Researchers in fields such as medical microbiology, public health and environmental science will find this book invaluable. "One Health and Mycology" is an essential read for anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of this fascinating subject.
Contents
The Human Mycobiome.- Fungi as Food.- Climate Change Impacts on Environmental Fungi: Human Health and Fungal Disease.- Fungal Adaptation to Polluted Environments.- Antifungal Drug Resistance.- Fungus in the Fur: An Overview of Fungal Infections in Cats, Dogs, and Exotic Small Mammals.- The Importance of Agricultural Fungi on Human and Animal Health: Case Studies from Grains.- Emerging Human Health Problems Caused by Pathogenic and Immuno-Activating Fungi.- Case Report from the Patient's Perspective: Conquering a Chronic Lung Infection: My Mould Story.
