'Clinical mycology is an area of rapid advances and changing perspectives and so it is encouraging to see this new comprehensive text covering this field... The volume is an excellent place of reference and is well written throughout... this is a very useful volume indeed to have in the library or on the laboratory reference shelf.' -Microbiology Today, Vol 31Within the field of infectious diseases, medical mycology has experienced significant growth over the last decade. Invasive fungal infections have been increasing in many patient populations, including: those with AIDS; transplant recipients; and the elderly. As these populations grow, so does the diversity of fungal pathogens. Paralleling this development, there have been recent launches of several new antifungal drugs and therapies. Clinical Mycology offers a comprehensive review of this discipline. Organized by types of fungi, this volume covers microbiologic, epidemiologic and demographic aspects of fungal infections as well as diagnostic, clinical, therapeutic, and preventive approaches. Special patient populations are also detailed.Readership: Infectious disease specialists and mycologists