Nanotechnology Applications for the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Treatment of Fungal Diseases

Nanotechnology Applications for the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Treatment of Fungal Diseases offers comprehensive coverage of the fundamentals of fungal diseases and the applications of nanotechnology for their diagnosis and treatment. The book discusses the basics of human fungal pathogens and molecular basis of infection, antifungal drugs and their mechanism of action, application of nanoparticles in the delivery of antifungal agents and their roles in nanotechnology-based products for treatment of the fungal diseases, application of nanoparticles for the delivery of antifungal agents and their role in the treatment of various fungal diseases. It also explores various nanotechnology-based products as well as the current and future applications of nano-methodologies and technologies in the field of fungal infectious diseases. With contributions from experts in the field, Nanotechnology Applications for the Diagnosis and Therapeutic Treatment of Fungal Diseases is an informative tool for scientists, researchers, and medical personnel better understand fungal diseases in order to design and develop novel and accessible nano-based therapies for them.

• Provide comprehensive knowledge of human fungal pathogens and their molecular level of infection
• Emphasize the molecular mechanism of antifungal agents and nanotechnology-based delivery of these agents to treat various fungal diseases
• Elucidates the role of nano-based methodology such as nano-biofilm nanogels for the fungal treatment