Ideal as an introduction or bedside companion, this new, user-friendly guide helps readers understand the more common fungi and the diseases they cause. The information is concise, practical and approachable, covering epidemiology as well as diagnosis and treatment. A wealth of handy tables complement the text. The authors" intent is to deliver a resource that conveys the complexity of medical mycology and brings to order many of the field"s inherent difficulties, thereby fostering the best possible patient care.