Summary
Fungi are much more than moldy creatures that decompose old food. In fact, infectious fungi are among the most common disease-causing agents in the world. Whether afflicted with ringworm or thrush, nearly all people will contract a fungus at least once. While most cases produce only annoying consequences, some can be quite deadly. Millions in the tropics die each year from this disease, and the problem is becoming more and more common in the United States. In Infectious Fungi, Second Edition students will learn about the symptoms, ailments, and treatment options of a variety of infectious fungi, as well as the challenges now facing the treatment of this disease and the growing threat to public health.
About the Author(s)
Dr. Brian Shmaefsky is currently a professor of environmental sciences at Lone Star College–Kingwood, near Houston, Texas. His research interests are environmental physiology and biomonitoring of pollutants. Dr. Shmaefsky previously worked as an animal forensic pathologist and an industrial biochemist. He was also a professor of biology at Northwestern Oklahoma State University and at Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. He has given many talks internationally on natural resource conservation and environmental health. Dr. Shmaefsky has authored many books and articles on environmental science, infectious diseases, and science policy.
David Brock is a veteran, nationally acclaimed science educator. A 2001 Presidential Award for Excellence in Mathematics and Science Teaching awardee, he retired from teaching at the Roland Park Country School in Baltimore, Maryland after more than 20 years teaching. He has published more than 60 articles, book chapters, and reviews in such journals as The American Biology Teacher, Science Activities, and Science Books & Films.