Mycology

Mycology division is part of the Medical Microbiology and Immunology Department. It provides the following services: diagnostic procedures of fungal infections through the mycology laboratory, educational role by teaching to both under and post-graduate students (master and doctor degrees) as well as research.

Prof. Dr. Ashraf Megahed

Prof. Dr. Suzan Elfiky

Ass. Prof. Dr. Reem Harfoush

Demonstrator: Dr. Gehad Mahmoud

Department of Microbiology and Immunology
University of Alexandria
Faculty of Medicine
Phone: 03-4861526
e-mail: Micro-Immunology@.alexmed.edu.eg

Undergraduate:

1. Introduction to medical mycology
   • Medical importance of fungi
   • Classification and Morphology
   • Laboratory Diagnosis
2. Superficial mycoses
   • Dermatophytosis
   • Pityriasis versicolor
3. Subcutaneous mycoses
   • Mycetoma
   • Chromomycosis
   • Sporotrichosis
4. Systemic mycosis
   • Pathogenic fungi
   • Opportunistic fungi
5. Antifungal agents

Postgraduate: (Master & Doctorate degrees credit hour system)
Curriculum of Master Degree in Medical Microbiology and Immunology

• Introduction to medical mycology, morphology and medical importance of Fungi

Curriculum of Doctorate Degree in Medical Microbiology and Immunology

• Advanced course in medical mycology
  • Taxonomy and classes of fungi
  • Serology of fungal infection
  • Laboratory diagnosis of fungal infections
  • Antifungal drugs
  • Candidiasis
  • Aspergillosis
  • Cryptococcosis and Mucor mycosis
  • Dermatophytosis
  • Cutaneous fungal infections (Ptyriasis versicolor, taenia nigra, piedra)
  • Subcutaneous mycosis
  • Keratomycosis and otomycosis