The Lung in the Immunocompromised Patient

The Lung in the Immunocompromised Patient

Pulmonary infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the immunosuppressed patient. Among the infections encountered are Pneumocystis carinii, mycobacterial, fungal, and bacterial infection. In this review, we will discuss these various possible infections, their frequency of occurren...

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Veröffentlicht in:Respiration 1999-03, Vol.66 (2), p.95-109
1. Verfasser: Baughman, RobertP
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Mycobacterium
Pneumocystis carinii
Thematic Review Series
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Zusammenfassung:Pulmonary infections are a major cause of morbidity and mortality in the immunosuppressed patient. Among the infections encountered are Pneumocystis carinii, mycobacterial, fungal, and bacterial infection. In this review, we will discuss these various possible infections, their frequency of occurrence, and their clinical presentation in the various immunosuppressed groups.
ISSN:0025-7931
1423-0356
DOI:10.1159/000029349