Overview

This 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

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Author:   Francesco Blasi ,  Georgios Dimopoulos
Publisher:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Imprint:   Jaypee Brothers Medical Publishers
Weight:   0.850kg
ISBN:  

9789350902981

ISBN 10:   9350902982
Pages:   432
Publication Date:   30 November 2014
Audience:   College/higher education ,  Tertiary & Higher Education
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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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

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Francesco Blasi MD PhD Professor of Respiratory Medicine, Department of Pathophysiology and Transplantation, University of Milan, Fondazione IRCCS Ca Granda-Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico, Milan, Italy Georgios Dimopoulos MD PhD FCCP Assistant Professor, Department of Critical Care Medicine, University Hospital Attikon, Medical School University of Athens, Greece

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