Aspergillosis: from diagnosis to prevention

Aspergillosis: from diagnosis to prevention
By Alessandro Comarú Pasqualotto

Product Details
* Publisher: Springer
* Number Of Pages: 1027
* Publication Date: 2009-12-03
* ISBN-10 / ASIN: 9048124077
* ISBN-13 / EAN: 9789048124077

Book Description:
Aspergillosis is an infection or allergic response caused by the fungus Aspergillus. Aspergillus conidia are widely dispersed in the environment and can easily reach human lungs and/or paranasal sinuses: most people inhale Aspergillosis spores every day!
The label Aspergillosis is used for several diverse clinical conditions. For instance, invasive Aspergillosis typically affects severely immunocompromised patients such as those with prolonged neutropenia or receiving therapy with steroids. On the other hand, allergic forms of Aspergillosis cause exuberant clinical syndromes that mostly affect patients with asthma and cystic fibrosis. Slowly destructive lung diseases may also occur in the apparently immunocompentent host, especially in the context of previous damage to the lung architecture. These are difficult-to-diagnose infections, and diagnostic tests perform differently depending on the specific scenario.
This book summarizes the current knowledge about Aspergillosis, covering:
Epidemiology Pathogenesis Clinical manifestations Diagnosis Treatment Prevention
Written by internationally respected authors, the information presented in this book adds for a better understanding of Aspergillosis by providing a comprehensive and clear overview of all aspects associated with this complex disease.

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11th Hour Introduction to Microbiology

11th Hour Introduction to Microbiology
By Darralyn McCall, David Stock, Phillip Achey

Product Details
* Paperback: 304 pages
* Publisher: Wiley-Blackwell; 1 edition (December 15, 2000)
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 0632044187
* ISBN-13: 978-0632044184

Book Description:
The 11th Hour Series of revision guides have been designed for quick reference.
The organisation of these books will involve students actively in the learning process and reinforcement of concepts. At the end of each chapter there will be a test including multiple choice questions, true/false questions and short answer questions, every answer will involve an explanation. Each book will contain icons in the text indicating additional support on a dedicated web-page.
Students having difficulties with their courses will find this an excellent way to raise their grades.
* Clinical correlations or everyday applications include examples from the real world to help students understand key concepts more readily.
* Dedicated web page, there 24 hours a day, will give extra help, tips, warnings of trouble spots, extra visuals and more.
* A quick check on what background students will need to apply helps equip them to conquer a topic.
* The most important information is highlighted and explained, showing the big picture and eliminating the guesswork.
* After every topic and every chapter, lots of opportunity for drill is provided in every format, multiple choice, true/false, short answer, essay.
* An easy trouble spot identifier demonstrates which areas need to be reinforced and where to find information on them.
* Practice midterms and finals prep them for the real thing.

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