Human Immunodeficiency Virus and the Lung

Synthesizing disparate information into a readily accessible format, this insightful volume presents state-of-the-art reviews on the basic and clinical features of pulmonary diseases in HIV-infected individuals-informing critical decision making as well as suggesting avenues for future research. A beneficial compendium for those dealing with pulmonary complications of HIV infection, Human Immunodeficiency Virus and the Lungsurveys current knowledge on the epidemiology of HIV infection examines HIV's effects on lung cells in addition to immune functions within the lung details individual pulmonary infections in terms of etiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prophylaxis emphasizes the indications and limitations of various diagnostic techniques, including invasive and noninvasive testing and screening considers noninfectious pulmonary complications from neoplastic and inflammatory to immunological disorders advises on the management of individuals in intensive care with the aid of morbidity and mortality data assesses common recommendations as well as provides clear guidelines for preventing the transmission of infectious pathogens and more!

Overview of HIV Infection Overview of Respiratory Disease in HIV Infection, Mark J. RosenHIV Infection in Europe: An Overview of Epidemiology and Pulmonary Complications, Court Pedersen, Thomas L. Benfield, and Jens D. LundgrenHIV and Injecting Drug Users, Don C. Des Jarlais and Samuel R. FriedmanIntensive Care for Patients with HIV Infection, Vera A. De PaloEffects of HIV on the Lung HIV Biology and Infection of Lung Cells, Elizabeth A. RichHIV and Lung Lymphocyte Function, Carlo Agostini and Gianpietro SemenzatoHIV and Alveolar Macrophage Function, Homer L. Twigg IIIDiagnosis of Pulmonary Disorders Bronchoscopic and Other Invasive Sampling Techniques in the Diagnosis of Pulmonary Complications of HIV Infection, Steve H. SalzmanNoninvasive Diagnostic Tests, Roslyn F. SchneiderPulmonary Illness in HIV-Infected Adults: Screening and Case Finding, Roslyn F. Schneider and Paul A. KvalePulmonary Infections Bacterial Pneumonia in the Setting of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection, Robert E. Hirschtick and Jeffrey GlassrothPneumocystis carinii Pneumonia, John D. StansellHIV and Tuberculosis, Bonita T. Mangura and Lee B. ReichmanViral Infections of the Lung in HIV Infection, Jeanne Marie WallaceFungal Pneumonias Complicating HIV Infection, Scott F. Davies and George A. SarosiPulmonary Toxoplasmosis, Frank L. AcerraPulmonary Cryptosporidiosis, Emanuel I. WurmStrongyloidiasis, Juan Carlos CeledonNoninfectious Pulmonary Disorders Neoplastic Diseases, Dorothy A. WhiteInflammatory Disorders: Spectrum, Pathogenesis, and Pathology, William D. TravisLymphocytic Interstitial Pneumonitis, Deborah M. Ushkow and Roslyn F. SchneiderNonspecific Interstitial Pneumonitis, Frederick P. OgnibenePrimary Pulmonary Hypertension and HIV Infection, Jeffrey I. KuritzkyInfection ControlInfection Control for the Pulmonary Specialist, Beth