cance of this. Another feature of considerable clinical importance concerns the possible unfavorable effect which traumatic stress and certain inoculations may exert on the early stages of acute disease. All of these and other subjects received wide discussion. Readers of this volume will do well to read carefully the introductory address entitled, "Medical Research and Natural Philosophy" by t...

1Department of Pediatrics, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran 2Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Jiroft University of Medical Sciences, Jiroft, Iran 3Department of Medical Mycology and Parasitology, School of Medicine, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Sari, Iran 4Invasive Fungi Research Center, Mazandaran Univer...

Fungi are one of the major lineages of eukaryotes and the sister group of animals. We will consider evolutionary relationships among different groups of fungi, their ecology and significance to humans. We will explore fungal lifestyles, their reproduction, and the ways that fungi use to communicate with each other and with their symbiotic partners. In addition to true fungi, we will study sever...

The warm tropical climate of the Philippines and its interaction with cultural practices, occupation and immune responsiveness contribute to the increased susceptibility of Filipinos to fungal infections. An investigation to determine the prevalence of fungal infections in dermatology training institutions over a 4-year period was conducted. The results showed that fungal infections rank as the...