Larone’s Medically Important Fungi : A Guide to Identification. 6th edition

The tool you need to confidently and accurately identify clinically relevant fungi. Conceived and perfected by world-renowned microbiologist Dr. Davise Larone, and updated for this edition in collaboration with renowned infectious disease microbiologiest specializing in mycology and pathology, this classic reference that enables both novice and experienced lab technologists to confi dently identify medically important fungi.

Providing detailed descriptions of the major mycoses as viewed in patients’ specimens by direct microscopic examination of stained slides
Offering a logical step-by-step process for identification of cultured organisms, utilizing detailed descriptions, images, pointers on organisms’ similarities and distinctions, and selected references for further information
Covering nearly 150 of the fungi most commonly encountered in the clinical mycology laboratory
Presenting details on each organism’s pathogenicity, growth characteristics, relevant biochemical reactions, and microscopic morphology, illustrated with photomicrographs, Dr. Larone’s unique and elegant drawings, and color photos of colony morphology and various test results
Explaining the current changes in fungal taxonomy and nomenclature that are due to information acquired through molecular taxonomic studies of evolutionary fungal relationships
Providing basic information on molecular diagnostic methods, e.g., PCR amplification, nucleic acid sequencing, MALDI-TOF mass spectrometry, and other commercial platforms
Including an extensive section of easy-to-follow lab protocols, a comprehensive list of media and stain procedures, guidance on collection and preparation of patient specimens, and an illustrated glossary