Infectious Diseases of the Respiratory Tract

doi:10.1017/CBO9780511570247

From common cold to many life-threatening conditions like TB, infectious disease of the respiratory tract is a serious and widespread problem. Within three sections this text provides a complete and highly illustrated dossier of information and practical advice on both pathogens and major syndromes. It also includes coverage of key support and highly specialised areas such as paediatrics, foreign travel, intensive care management etc. Care of patients presenting with major infection ideally involves coordinated multidisciplinary teamwork. Such teams are managed by physicians with a breadth of knowledge spanning numerous specialities which include infectious disease, radiology, microbiology, surgery, intensive care, thoracic medicine and tropical medicine. Collecting together expertise from these fields and beyond, this text forms a comprehensive and invaluable reference resource for all involved in the care and diagnosis of respiratory infection.

‘ … fills an essential niche for a comprehensive reference book … the text provides a wealth of factual information on disparate aspects of pulmonary infections. Several chapters are excellent reviews of important topics and should be read by trainees in infectious diseases and respiratory medicine. This book should be readily available for reference in all respiratory and infectious disease departments, and physicians with a specific interest in respiratory infections would probably want to have a copy of it on their own desks.'

Jeremy Brown Source: Journal of the Royal College of Physicians of London

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Frontmatter
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Contents
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List of contributors
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Preface
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Part 1 - Diagnosis, host defence and antimicrobials
pp 1-2
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1 - Laboratory diagnosis of respiratory infections
pp 3-31
- By Mats Kalin, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden, Monica Grandien, Swedish Institute for Infectious Disease Control, Stockholm, Sweden, Björn Petrini, Karolinska Hospital, Stockholm, Sweden
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2 - Radiological aspects of lung infection
pp 32-51
- By Jamie Weir, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Scotland, UK
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3 - Respiratory defences against infection
pp 52-62
- By Neil V. L. Waravdekar, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University, USA, Herbert Y. Reynolds, Milton S. Hershey Medical Center, Pennsylvania State University, USA
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4 - General principles of antimicrobial therapy
pp 63-78
- By P. Venkatesan, Bimingham Heartlands Hospital, UK, M. J. Wood, Bimingham Heartlands Hospital, UK
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Part 2 - Respiratory infections due to major respiratory pathogens
pp 79-80
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5 - Pneumococcal pneumonia
pp 81-99
- By Mats Kalin, Karolinska Hospital, Sweden
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6 - Staphylococcal pneumonia
pp 100-109
- By Michael E. Ellis, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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7 - Haemophilus influenzae and Moraxella infections
pp 110-129
- By Mats Kalin, Karolinska Hospital, Sweden
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8 - Gram-negative bacillary pneumonia
pp 130-147
- By Michael E. Ellis, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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9 - Viral lower respiratory tract infections
pp 148-170
- By Michael E. Ellis, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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10 - Cytomegalovirus pneumonia
pp 171-187
- By Michael E. Ellis, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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11 - Non-tuberculous mycobacteria
pp 188-212
- By Michael E. Ellis, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, R. Frothingham, Duke University Medical Center, Durham, USA
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12 - Actinomycosis and nocardiosis
pp 213-221
- By Michael E. Ellis, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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13 - Pneumonia due to small bacterial organisms
pp 222-236
- By J. Graham Douglas, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Scotland, UK
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14 - Legionellosis
pp 237-243
- By J. M. Watson, Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre, Colindale, UK, J. T. MacFarlane, Nottingham City Hospital, UK
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15 - Tuberculosis
pp 244-267
- By J. A. R. Friend, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Scotland, UK, J. M. Watson, Communicable Disease Surveillance Centre, Colindale, London, UK
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16 - Fungal respiratory disease
pp 268-292
- By Michael E. Ellis, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Rsearch Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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Part 3 - Major respiratory syndromes
pp 293-294
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17 - Community-acquired pneumonias
pp 295-304
- By J. A. R. Friend, Aberdeen Royal Infirmary, Scotland, UK
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18 - Community-acquired fungal pneumonias
pp 305-332
- By David S. McKinsey, Research Medical Center, Kansas City, USA
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19 - Hospital–acquired pneumonia
pp 333-357
- By Gary Miller, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Michael E. Ellis, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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20 - Anaerobic bacterial pneumonia, lung abscess, pleural effusion/empyema
pp 358-373
- By Javed Khan, King Fahad National Guard Hospital, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Michael E. Ellis, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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21 - Pneumonia in the immunocompromised host
pp 374-391
- By Michael E. Ellis, King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
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22 - HIV-associated respiratory infections
pp 392-405
- By Edmund L. C. Ong, Infectious Diseases Unit, University of Newcastle Medical School, UK
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23 - Infection in children
pp 406-428
- By Jonathan Couriel, Booth Hall Children's Hospital, University of Manchester School of Medicine, UK
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