The Pneumonias

This is the first book in the field to provide an integrated presentation of the latest information on the epidemiology, pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of the pneumonias. The Pneumonias is a practical, clinical reference written for practitioners and residents in pulmonology and infectious diseases.

Inhalt
1 Historical Aspects of Pneumonia.- 2 Who Gets Pneumonia?.- 3 Pathophysiology of Pneumonia.- 4 Pathogenesis of Pneumonia.- 5 Historical, Physical, and Laboratory Clues to the Diagnosis of Pneumonia.- 6 Pneumonia: Diagnostic Techniques.- 7 Presentation of Pneumonia.- 8 Pneumonia: Treatment and Prognosis.- 9 Antibiotic Therapy of Pulmonary Infections.- 10 Pulmonary Disorders Mimicking Infectious Pneumonia.- 11 Pitfalls in the Diagnosis of Pneumonia.- 12 Discharge Strategies for the Patient with Pneumonia.