Description
Book SynopsisThis book is a comprehensive guide to the diagnosis and management of respiratory infections for practising pulmonologists, intensivists and trainees.
Beginning with an overview of genetic predisposition to respiratory disorders, the following chapters discuss different types of infection including pneumonia, tuberculosis, viral infections and upper respiratory tract infections.
Complete chapters are dedicated to respiratory tract infections in patients with pre-existing conditions such as HIV and lung cancer. The final sections examine the management of infections in the intensive care setting, and infection prevention through vaccines.
Written by recognised experts from Milan and Athens, this practical reference includes nearly 50 images to enhance learning.
Key points
- Comprehensive guide to diagnosis and management of respiratory infections
- Discusses genetic predisposition to respiratory disorders
- Complete chapters dedicated to respiratory infections in patients with comorbid conditions
- Recognised authors from Milan and Athens
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1 Genetic Predisposition for Respiratory Infections
- Chapter 2 Upper Respiratory Tract Infections
- Chapter 3 Community Acquired Pneumonia
- Chapter 4 Atypical Pneumonias
- Chapter 5 Healthcare-Associated Pneumonia
- Chapter 6 Community-acquired Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus Pneumonia
- Chapter 7 Acute Exacerbations of Chronic Bronchitis and Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
- Chapter 8 Viral Respiratory Infections
- Chapter 7 Respiratory Infections in Specific Populations: HIV Patients
- Chapter 10 Respiratory Infections in Transplant Patients
- Chapter 11 Respiratory Infections in Specific Populations: Lung Cancer Patients
- Chapter 12 Respiratory Infections In Specific Populations: Drug Users
- Chapter 13 Tuberculosis
- Chapter 14 Invasive Fungal Infections in Critically Ill Patients
- Chapter 15 Adjunctive Therapies for Respiratory Infections
- Chapter 16 Parapneumonic Pleural Effusions
- Chapter 17 Intensive Care Unit-Associated Infections: Pathogenesis, Diagnosis, Management, and Prevention
- Chapter 18 Ventilator-associated Pneumonia
- Chapter 19 Diagnosis and Management of Hospital-acquired Pneumonia Due to Methicillin
- Resistant Staphylococcus aureus
- Chapter 20 Management of Multidrug-Resistant Pathogens
- Chapter 21 Using Pk/Pd Properties of Antibiotics in the Treatment of Respiratory Infections
- Chapter 22 Scores for the Assessment of Pneumonia Severity and Outcome
- Chapter 23 Biomarkers in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Respiratory Infections
- Chapter 24 Vaccine-preventable Respiratory Infections
- Chapter 25 Pulmonary Endothelium in Sepsis and Infections
- Chapter 26 Bioterrorism and Respiratory Infections
- Chapter 27 The Role of the Nurse in the Treatment of Respiratory Infections
- Chapter 28 Lung Infections in Cystic Fibrosis
