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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.

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
ISBN
978-93-5090-298-1
EAN
9789350902981
Editor
Jaypee Medical Publishers
Stock
NO
Idioma
Inglés
Nivel
Profesional
Formato
Encuadernado
Tapa Dura
Páginas
432
Largo
279
Ancho
216
Peso
-
Edición
Fecha de edición
02-11-2014
Año de edición
2014
Nº de ediciones
1
Colección
-
Nº de colección
-