UID:
almafu_9958103982102883
Format:
1 online resource (256 p.)
ISBN:
3-318-00519-3
Series Statement:
Contributions to microbiology ; v. 5
Content:
The importance of yeast pathogens causing life-threatening systemic and tenacious superficial infections in humans has been steadily increasing over the last few decades. Species of the genus Candida, as well as dimorphic fungi with a pathogenic yeast phase such as Histoplasma and Cryptococcus species cause systemic mycosis mainly in immunocompromised patients and following long-term therapy with broad-spectrum antibiotics and/or antifungals. In recent years, our knowledge of the molecular biology of yeast pathogens has increased dramatically and is beginning to affect diagnostic and therapeutic strategies. A wealth of new information has appeared on the key virulence factors of yeast pathogens, including dimorphism, which is one of the striking features of most yeast pathogens. Written by international experts in the field, this book introduces yeast pathogens with a comprehensive guideline on yeast systematics and taxonomy. Furthermore, current therapies of yeast infections are discussed. A special focus is devoted to the most recent findings on dimorphism in yeast. Chapters on dimorphism in Candida albicans, other important yeast pathogens, as well as nonpathogenic yeasts stress similarities and differences in morphogenetic processes between yeast species. Both clinicians and basic research scientists will benefit greatly from the well-edited and up-to-date information collected in this volume.
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Description based upon print version of record.
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""Contents""; ""Preface""; ""Systematics and Taxonomy of Yeasts""; ""Molecular Approaches for Analyzing Diversity and Phylogeny among Yeast Species""; ""Yeast Infections in Humans with Special Emphasis on Malassezia furfur and Infections Caused by �Rare� Yeast Species""; ""Yeast Infections in VeterinaryMedicine""; ""Therapy of Yeast-Associated Infections""; ""Regulation of Dimorphism in Candida albicans""; ""Gene Regulation duringMorphogenesis in Candida albicans""; ""Extracellular Proteinases of Human Pathogenic Fungi""; ""The Cell Surface of Candida albicans during Morphogenesis""
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""Yarrowia lipolytica: An Organism Amenable to Genetic Manipulation as a Model for Analyzing Dimorphism in Fungi""""Cytoskeletal Proteins and Morphogenesis in Candida albicans and Yarrowia lipolytica""; ""Pseudohyphal Development of Saccharomyces cerevisiae""; ""Dimorphism in Histoplasma capsulatum and Blastomyces dermatitidis""; ""Morphogenesis of Cryptococcus neoformans""; ""Author Index""; ""Subject Index""
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English
Additional Edition:
ISBN 3-8055-6986-6
Language:
English
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