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.
