A text for beginning mycologists, discussing general and specific characteristics, cultivation, and identification of medically important fungi, useful for both self-directed study and classroom instruction. Modules contain prerequisites, objectives, outlines, follow-up activities, study questions and answers, and self-tests. Includes color photos and b&w diagrams, a glossary, and lists of manufacturers and common symptoms. This second edition has new information on DNA testing, antifungal therapeutics, and phagomycosis. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.