Dr. Indranil Samanta obtained his Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry degree (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) from West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, India. He secured his Masters in Veterinary Sciences (M.V.Sc) in Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology from Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, UP, India and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Veterinary Microbiology from West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, India. He works currently as Assistant Professor of Veterinary Microbiology in West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, India. Previously he has also worked as Assistant Professor of Veterinary Microbiology in S. K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, India and as Veterinary Officer, Government of West Bengal, India. He is actively engaged in teaching of undergraduate, post graduate and PhD scholars of Veterinary Microbiology and research related with animal health and zoonotically important microbes. He has received six grants from national funding agencies and he has supervised three post graduate scholars till date. He has published 70 research articles in reputed international and national journals along with review articles in international journals. His current total impact factor, h-index and total citations are 43.663, 10 and 250, respectively. He has published a textbook entitled ‘Veterinary Bacteriology’ (ISBN13: 9789381450550, ISBN 10:9381450552) from a reputed publisher. He is editorial board member and reviewer of international and national journals. He has delivered several talks in conferences, Government television and radio channels regarding his research and animal, poultry health related issues. He is the recipient of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) Associate, Government of India.

"The author combines traditional knowledge with the latest information from basic science investigations and molecular diagnostic approaches and summarizes the ever-changing taxonomy of fungal pathogens. The intended audience includes undergraduate students, postgraduate student, and veterinary practitioners, and should also include veterinary students. ... This book is unique and valuable in the medical mycology community. ... This book is a solid and current introduction to the most important veterinary pathogenic fungi." (Lois L. Hoyer, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2015)

• 1. History.- 2. General characteristics of fungi.- 3. Classification of fungi.- 4. Cutaneous, subcutaneous and systemic Mycology.- 5. Collection and processing of clinical material for isolation of fungi.- 6. Diagnostic techniques for fungi.

Dr. Indranil Samanta obtained his Bachelor of Veterinary Sciences and Animal Husbandry degree (B.V.Sc. & A.H.) from West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, India. He secured his Masters in Veterinary Sciences (M.V.Sc) in Veterinary Bacteriology and Mycology from Indian Veterinary Research Institute, Bareilly, UP, India and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Veterinary Microbiology from West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, India. He works currently as Assistant Professor of Veterinary Microbiology in West Bengal University of Animal and Fishery Sciences, Kolkata, India. Previously he has also worked as Assistant Professor of Veterinary Microbiology in S. K. University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology-Kashmir, India and as Veterinary Officer, Government of West Bengal, India. He is actively engaged in teaching of undergraduate, post graduate and PhD scholars of Veterinary Microbiology and research related with animal health and zoonotically important microbes. He has received six grants from national funding agencies and he has supervised three post graduate scholars till date. He has published 70 research articles in reputed international and national journals along with review articles in international journals. His current total impact factor, h-index and total citations are 43.663, 10 and 250, respectively. He has published a textbook entitled ‘Veterinary Bacteriology’ (ISBN13: 9789381450550, ISBN 10:9381450552) from a reputed publisher. He is editorial board member and reviewer of international and national journals. He has delivered several talks in conferences, Government television and radio channels regarding his research and animal, poultry health related issues. He is the recipient of National Academy of Agricultural Sciences (NAAS) Associate, Government of India.

"The author combines traditional knowledge with the latest information from basic science investigations and molecular diagnostic approaches and summarizes the ever-changing taxonomy of fungal pathogens. The intended audience includes undergraduate students, postgraduate student, and veterinary practitioners, and should also include veterinary students. ... This book is unique and valuable in the medical mycology community. ... This book is a solid and current introduction to the most important veterinary pathogenic fungi." (Lois L. Hoyer, Doody's Book Reviews, December, 2015)

• 1. History.- 2. General characteristics of fungi.- 3. Classification of fungi.- 4. Cutaneous, subcutaneous and systemic Mycology.- 5. Collection and processing of clinical material for isolation of fungi.- 6. Diagnostic techniques for fungi.