Contributions of the Mycology Laboratory at Pedro Kouri Tropical Medicine Institute to the development of the specialty in Cuba

[摘要] In the frameworkof the 80th anniversary of Pedro Kouri Tropical Medicine Institute,a succinct presentation is provided of the most relevant activities in the fieldsof diagnosis, research and teaching so far performed by the Mycology Laboratoryat the Institute. Thirty-eight years after its founding, the Laboratory continuesto be one of the few places in Cuba devoted to this field and recognized forits scientific and technical achievements, which no doubt essentially respondto the national health status, without neglecting the regional and global environment.All the results presented are endorsed by over 100 publications and scientificworks, which is evidence of the quality and rigor of the work done. May thispaper be a tribute to the founder of Pedro Kouri Tropical Medicine Instituteand all the scientists who have brought prestige to its name throughout theseyears.

[学科分类] 传染病学