Infectious Diseases

Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia<sup>®</sup>
  • Code: CAP
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Contemporary Diagnosis and Management of Community-Acquired Pneumonia®

Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is a growing problem in the United States, particularly among the elderly in hospital and long-term care facilities. This practical reference guide outlines the latest antibiotic regimens that can be used to combat this life-threatening condition. 154 pages

G. Douglas Campbell Jr., MD

Professor of Medicine
Director, Division of Pulmonary, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: Epidemiology
Chapter 2: Clinical Manifestations of CAP
Chapter 3: Severity Markers: Criteria for Admission to the ICU
Chapter 4: Required Diagnostic Studies
Chapter 5: Most Likely Etiology
Chapter 6: Antibiotic Therapy
Chapter 7: Changing or Stopping Antibiotics
Chapter 8: The Nonresponding Patient
Chapter 9: Prevention Strategies 
Index

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