THE DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC APPROACH TO LOWER RESPIRATORY-TRACT INFECTIONS IN THE NEUTROPENIC PATIENT

Authors
MULINDE J JOSHI M
Citation
J. Mulinde et M. Joshi, THE DIAGNOSTIC AND THERAPEUTIC APPROACH TO LOWER RESPIRATORY-TRACT INFECTIONS IN THE NEUTROPENIC PATIENT, Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy, 41, 1998, pp. 51-55
Citations number
25
Categorie Soggetti
Microbiology,"Pharmacology & Pharmacy","Infectious Diseases
Journal title
Journal of antimicrobial chemotherapy
ISSN journal
03057453 → ACNP
Volume
41
Year of publication
1998
Supplement
D
Pages
51 - 55
Database
ISI
SICI code
Abstract
In the neutropenic host, the impaired inflammatory response diminishes the signs and symptoms of pulmonary infection, making diagnosis diffi cult. A practical approach to diagnosis and treatment in this populati on is to assess the radiographic appearance of infiltrates as localize d (occurring as early, refractory or late phase), or diffuse; this app roach is reviewed here.