Chapter 22 – Pneumonia

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Paula Peyrani, MD
Director of Clinical Research
Infectious Diseases Division
University of Louisville
Louisville, Kentucky

APIC recognizes and appreciates the contributions made to this chapter by prior authors.

ABSTRACT

This chapter describes the principal concepts regarding pneumonia and defines each type of pneumonia, epidemiology, pathogenesis, etiology, antimicrobial therapy, surveillance, and prevention measures.

Last Revised: 12/13/09 2:11 PM

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