Relevance of Genetic Background in Respiratory Tract Infections -- The Hygiene Hypothesis: The Role of Microbes in the Prevention of Atopy and Atopic Disease -- Respiratory Infection in the Immunocompromised Host: Recognition and Treatment -- New Diagnostic Modalities In Respiratory Tract Disease -- The Pathogenesis of Bacterial Respiratory Tract Infection and Bronchitis -- The Role of Atypical Agents in Respiratory Tract Disease -- Infections in Patients with Cystic Fibrosis: Effects of a Longer Survival -- Antibiotic Treatment of Lower Respiratory Tract Infection -- Vaccines in the Prevention of Bacterial Respiratory Tract Infections in Children -- Pathogenesis of Respiratory Syncytial Virus Bronchiolitis: Immunological Aspects -- Viral Infections and Childhood Asthma -- Adenovirus -- Rhinovirus: Is It Really a Relevant Pathogen?
Summary
"This comprehensive volume reviews current research and hot topics in respiratory tract infections (RTIs). This book presents an overview of the current knowledge in this area and provides for a first time, a coherent picture of emerging strategies for the control of microbes involved in RTIs."--BOOK JACKET
