Viral Infections of the Respiratory Tract - Rilegato

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ISBN 10: 082470195X ISBN 13: 9780824701956

Casa editrice: CRC Press, 1999

Riassunto

This groundbreaking reference outlines the clinical manifestations and management of illness caused by common respiratory viruses, and details the most up-to-date diagnostic, therapeutic, and preventative measures.
Reviews specific pulmonary diseases on a pathogen-by-pathogen basis!
Assessing the newest approaches to viral diagnosis, Viral Infections of the Respiratory Tract

analyzes important interactions between viruses and the respiratory tract

elucidates the pathophysiology and unique mechanisms by which viruses cause illness and evade host defense mechanisms

covers the clinical management of respiratory viral infections

shows how viruses can be used for understanding pulmonary diseases such as bronchiolitis, asthma, and secondary bacterial infections of the lung

addresses respiratory viral infections in newborn, elderly, and immunosuppressed patients

discusses the use of therapeutic and preventative approaches for pediatric and adult patients

explores the emerging understanding of the pathogenesis of viral respiratory disease

identifies the critical literature on proven viral infections

and more!
With over 1800 references, tables, drawings, and photographs, Viral Infections of the Respiratory Tract is ideal for pulmonologists, infectious disease specialists, physiologists, virologists, and graduate and medical school students in these disciplines.

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Contenuti

Introduction, Peter F. Wright

Viral Respiratory Infections in DIifferent Populations

Acute Lower Respiratory Infections in Children, Floyd W. Denny, Jr.
Viral Pneumonia in Adults, Stephen B. Greenberg
Viral Pulmonary Infections in Older Persons, Ann R. Falsey
Respiratory Viral Infections in Immunocompromised Patients, Raphael Dolin

Viruses Causing Respiratory Infections

Influenza A and B Viruses, John J. Treanor
Respiratory Syncytial Viruses, Edward E. Walsh and Barney S. Graham
Parainfluenza Viruses, Peter F. Wright
Adenoviruses, Shaw-Guang Lee and William C. Gruber
The Common Cold: Rhinoviruses and Coronaviruses, Mark R. Denison
Hantaviruses, Steven Q. Simpson and Howard Levy

Diagnosis

Laboratory Diagnosis of Infection with Respiratory Viruses, Marilyn A. Menegus

Treatment

Therapy of Viral Respiratory Infections, Arnold S. Monto

Prevention

Prevention of Viral Respiratory Infections, Peter A. Gross

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: CRC Press
• Data di pubblicazione: 1999
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 082470195X
• ISBN 13: 9780824701956
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 464
• Redattore: Dolin Raphael
• Contatto del produttore: non disponibile
• Persona responsabile: non disponibile