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 Lung
surveys 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