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9780791086803

Infectious Fungi

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  • ISBN13:

    9780791086803

  • ISBN10:

    0791086801

  • Edition: 1st
  • Format: Nonspecific Binding
  • Copyright: 2006-03-01
  • Publisher: CHELSEA HOUSE PUBLISHERS

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Summary

Fungi are much more than moldy creatures that decompose old food. In fact, infectious fungi are among the most common disease-causing agents in the world. Whether afflicted with ringworm or thrush, nearly 99 percent of all people will contract a fungus at least once. While most cases produce only annoying consequences, some can be quite deadly. Millions in the tropics die each year from this disease, and the problem is becoming more and more common in the United States. In Infectious Fungi, students will learn about the symptoms, ailments, and treatment options of a variety of infectious fungi, as well as the challenges now facing the treatment of this disease and the growing threat to public health.

Table of Contents

Forewordp. 6
What Is an Infectious Fungus?p. 8
Upsetting the Balance-How Fungi Make You Sickp. 18
Why Does It Itch? Yeast Infectionsp. 30
Ringworm and Other Superficial Mycosesp. 39
Getting Under Your Skin-Subcutaneous Conditionsp. 50
Kick 'em When They're Down-Opportunistic Fungip. 61
The Air We Breathe-Nonopportunistic Fungip. 78
Fighting the Fatal Fungus-Treatment Methods and How They Workp. 91
Glossaryp. 106
Notesp. 114
Bibliographyp. 115
Further Readingp. 119
Indexp. 120
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Fungi are much more than moldy creatures that decompose old food. In fact, infectious fungi are among the most common disease-causing agents in the world. Whether afflicted with ringworm or thrush, nearly 99 percent of all people will contract a fungus at least once. While most cases produce only annoying consequences, some can be quite deadly. Millions in the tropics die each year from this disease, and the problem is becoming more and more common in the United States. In Infectious Fungi, students will learn about the symptoms, ailments, and treatment options of a variety of infectious fungi, as well as the challenges now facing the treatment of this disease and the growing threat to public health.

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