Format:
Online-Ressource (xvi, 337 p., [2] p. of plates)
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ill. (some col.)
ISBN:
1282578065
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9781282578067
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9781420080353
Series Statement:
Lung biology in health and disease 232
Content:
Utilizing a syndrome-based approach, 〈b〉〈i〉Respiratory Infections 〈/i〉〈/b〉provides pulmonologists, infectious disease specialists, and immunologists with essential and thorough knowledge of respiratory infections and the multitude of diseases that make us these infections, including pneumonia, tuberculosis, HIV, and cystic fibrosis. The only source to bridge the gap between respiratory infections and infectious disease, this text advises the clinician on how to easily and rapidly identify, treat, and manage respiratory infections. Key features of this integral resource include
Note:
Includes bibliographical references and index
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Front Cover; Introduction; Preface; Contributors; Contents; Chapter 1. The Scope of Respiratory Tract Infections; Chapter 2. Host Defense Against Infection in the Airways; Chapter 3. Mechanisms of Bacterial Pathogenesis; Chapter 4. Acute Bronchitis; Chapter 5. Exacerbations of Chronic Obstructive; Chapter 6. Bronchiectasis; Chapter 7. Exacerbations of Cystic Fibrosis; Chapter 8. Community-Acquired Pneumonia; Chapter 9. Health Care-Associated Pneumonia; Chapter 10. Managing Ventilator-Associated Pneumonia:; Chapter 11. Pneumonia in ARDS; Chapter 12. Pulmonary Infections in Immunosuppressed
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Chapter 13. Respiratory Infections in HIV-Positive PatientsChapter 14. Tuberculosis; Chapter 15. Nontuberculous Mycobacterial; Chapter 16. Fungal Infections; Chapter 17. Emerging Infections: Influenza, Avian Influenza,; Chapter 18. Emerging Modalities for Diagnosis; Chapter 19. New Management Modalities; Color Insert
Additional Edition:
1282578030
Additional Edition:
9781420080346
Additional Edition:
Print version Respiratory Infections
Language:
English
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