{"product_id":"9781621820758","title":"Human Fungal Pathogens","description":"\u003cp\u003eSome yeasts and molds that are common in the environment can infect humans and cause a range of diseases, from superficial (e.g., athlete's foot) to severe (e.g., cryptococcal meningitis). These pathogenic fungi pose a particular threat to immunocompromised individuals, such as those living with HIV\/AIDS, and are becoming a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWritten and edited by experts in the field, this collection from Cold Spring Harbor Perspectives in Medicine provides a comprehensive review of the biology and diseases of fungal pathogens. Contributors examine their life cycles, nutritional and metabolic requirements, and morphological characteristics, as well as their interactions with humans-their modes of dissemination and penetration, the mechanisms they use to evade the immune system, and their effects on target organs. Specific chapters are devoted to the major disease-causing fungi, such as Candida, Aspergillus, and Cryptococcus species. The ecology, evolution, and epidemiology of human fungal pathogens are also explored.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis volume includes discussions about options for diagnosing and treating fungal infections, as well as challenges presented by emerging drug-resistant strains. It is therefore an essential reference for all fungal biologists and medical professionals who wish to understand and manage these difficult pathogens.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47042185527536,"sku":"9781621820758","price":135.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781621820758_p0.jpg?v=1763860526","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781621820758","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}