Cytopathology of Infectious Diseases

2012. Auflage 2011
ISBN: 978-1-4614-0241-1
Verlag: Springer

Buch, Englisch, Band 17, 396 Seiten, Format (B × H): 131 mm x 206 mm, Gewicht: 504 g

Reihe: Essentials in Cytopathology

Cytopathology of Infectious Diseases is the first book of its kind to focus entirely on the cytopathology of infectious diseases. It contains all of the pertinent information about the cytology of infectious diseases and microorganisms and will serve as an ideal handy reference. This unique volume covers the cytomorphology of various microorganisms and the host reactions they elicit, and also incorporates an update on advances in the field. Newly recognized infections such as the recent discovery of the Merkel Cell Polyomavirus (MCV) are included, as well as the utility of new immunostains (e.g. CM2B4 for MCV) and the role of molecular techniques that assist in the identification, classification and even quantification of microorganisms. Each chapter is succinctly written and concisely referenced with key published articles and resources. The volume includes practical pointers, useful diagnostic criteria, differential diagnoses and potential pitfalls. Many color images of high resolution that illustrate microorganisms (e.g. branching hyphae) and host reactions (e.g. viral cytopathic effect) are included throughout. Relevant tables with diagrams that provide quick reference guides are incorporated. Cytopathology of Infectious Diseases will serve as a valuable reference tool for cytopathologists, anatomical/clinical pathologists, cytotechnologists, pathology residents and cytopathology fellows.

Zielgruppe

Professional/practitioner

Autoren/Hrsg.

Liron, Pantanowitz

Michelow, Pam

Khalbuss, Walid E

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Infektionskrankheiten
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizinische Fachgebiete Pathologie, Cytopathologie, Histopathologie
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Klinische und Innere Medizin Immunologie

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Introduction.- Specimen Collection and Handling.- Host reactions to infection.- Microbiology.- Gynecological Infections.- Pulmonary Infections.- Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Infections.- Urinary Tract Infections.- Central Nervous System Infections.- Hematologic Infections.- Breast, Skin, & Musculoskeletal Infections.- Head and Neck Infections.- Immunosuppressed Host.- Ancillary Investigations.-Mimics & Contaminants.

Über Autor(innen)

Liron Pantanowitz, MD is Associate Professor of Pathology, University of Pittsburg Medical Center, UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburg, PA Walid E. Khalbuss, MD, PhD is Associate Professor of Pathology, University of Pittsburg Medical Center, UPMC Shadyside, Pittsburg, PA Pam Michelow, MD is Division Head, Cytology Unit, Department of Anatomical Pathology University of Witwatersrand and National Health Laboratory Service, Johannesburg, South Africa