Patogenia de Infecções Fúngicas

Fungal Infections Pathogeny

Syllabus

Understanding on the pathogeny of fungal-origin infections; i.e., understanding of fungal biology, their virulence factors, and the interaction with the host’s defense mechanisms in such infections. Understanding fungal pathogenesis and animal-host reactions.

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