Division of Mycology
This course provides basic knowledge of the common fungal diseases of animals and human, with emphasis on those present in Iran. Coverage of specific diseases/organisms includes distribution, molecular epidemiology, mechanisms of pathogenesis, immunity, molecular diagnosis, and prevention and treatment.
The Mycology Division Reference Lab provides a specialist clinical mycology service at the University and for the Northwest of Iran and further areas. This includes a mycology reference service to any patient and clinical and food samples. Antifungal and mycological advice can be offered for the diagnosis of disease, clinical management and care of patients.
Aims:
The key aims and objectives of the Mycology Division are to provide and maintain:
- A local and reference mycology service,
- Local leadership in clinical mycology diagnostic services,
- A service, which is comprehensive, interpretative, accredited and appropriate to user needs,
- Education and training for all staff that is appropriate and relevant to the departmental goals,
- A safe, appropriate, and comfortable working environment,
- Clinical pathology accreditation,
- Good working relationships with other departments, hospitals, and Universities.
Our services:
- Identification of medically important yeasts and molds,
- Susceptibility testing on all yeasts and molds,
- Aspergillus galactomannan antigen ELISA,
- Cryptococcal antigen latex agglutination test,
- Culture and identification of dermatophytes and non-dermatophytes in skin, nails, and hair.
University Course for DVM Students:
Veterinary mycology and fungal infections & mycotoxins
This course provides basic knowledge of the common fungal diseases of animals, with emphasis on those present in Iran. Coverage of specific diseases/organisms includes distribution, epidemiology, mechanisms of pathogenesis, immunity, diagnosis, and prevention. Laboratory sessions emphasizing the proper collection and transportation of fungal specimens. Basic processing of clinical/pathological specimens and identification of fungal organisms commonly present in those specimens is offered.
Academic Member:
- Dr. Farzad Katiraee