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-Medical Mycology. A self-instructional text. Philadelphia, F.A. Davis Company, 1985. ISBN 0-8036-5293-3. Medical Mycology: a self-instructional text was written specifically for the beginning stu dent of Mycology. The more common fungi and funguslike bacteria encountered in a medical laboratory are weH represented, with emphasis on subtle differences between similar-appearing organisms. This text will be useful for reach ing a final identification in most situations. The purpose of this book is to provide a basic and practical course -in laboratory mycology that can be used for self-teaching or as and adjunct for instructors. The volume also fits the needs of clinical mycology laboratories. Each module contains text with drawings, pho tographs, and charts. Incorporated into the text are a series of self-study examinations that encourage the reader to actively participate in the learning process. Each unit also contains prerequisites, behavioral objectives, a content outline, follow-up activities, and selected re ferences.Contents: Module 1 -Basics of Mycology; Module 2 -Laboratory procedures for fungal culture and isolation; Module 3 -Common fungal contaminants; Module 4 -Superficial and dermathophytic fungi; Module 5 -Yeasts; Module 6 -Organisms causing subcutaneous mycoses; Module 7 -Organisms causing sys temic mycoses; Appendix A -Answers for study questions and final exams; Appendix B -Common synonyms; Appendix e -glossary.