Viral and Atypical Pneumonia: A Comprehensive Review

Edited by Charles Dela Cruz, MD, PhD, and Richard Wunderlink, MD, this volume of Clinics in Chest Medicine provides an in-depth exploration of viral and atypical pneumonia, featuring contributions from leading experts in the field.

Expert Insights into Viral and Atypical Pneumonia

• Epidemiology of Viral Pneumonia: Understanding the prevalence and impact of viral pneumonia on global health.
• Diagnostic Testing for Viral and Atypical Infections: The latest techniques and tools for accurate diagnosis and treatment.
• Lung Microbiome: Atypical Infections and Viruses: Exploring the complex interplay between the lung microbiome and viral and atypical infections.
• RSV Pneumonia in the Young and Old: The unique challenges and considerations for managing respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) pneumonia in different age groups.
• Viral Infections in Chronic Lung Diseases: The impact of viral infections on chronic lung diseases and the importance of tailored treatment strategies.
• Viral Pneumonia and ARDS: The relationship between viral pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), and the latest management strategies.
• Viruses in the Immunocompromised: The unique challenges of viral infections in immunocompromised individuals and the importance of targeted prevention and treatment strategies.
• Atypical Bacterial Pneumonia: The latest insights into the causes, diagnosis, and treatment of atypical bacterial pneumonia.
• Other Community Respiratory Viruses: The role of other community respiratory viruses in pneumonia and the importance of comprehensive diagnosis and treatment.
• Pandemic Viruses: The global impact of pandemic viruses and the latest strategies for prevention and control.
• Epidemic and Emerging Coronaviruses: The latest research on epidemic and emerging coronaviruses and their implications for public health.
• Post-Viral Complications: The long-term effects of viral pneumonia and the importance of early detection and management of post-viral complications.
• Antiviral Treatments: The latest developments in antiviral treatments for viral pneumonia and their potential applications.
• Vaccines in the Prevention of Viral Pneumonia: The role of vaccines in preventing viral pneumonia and the latest research on vaccine development.

Published by Elsevier, 1st edition, February 23, 2017. ISBN-10: 0323509754, ISBN-13: 978-0323509756.