AEGiS-BKREV: Human Immunodeficiency Virus and the Lung

(BKREV) Human Immunodeficiency Virus and the Lung

Marcel Dekker, 270 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10016. <http://www.dekker.com> 548p., illus., bibliog., index. (Lung Biology in Health and Disease, v.119). ISB N 0-8247-9883-X. $195.00.
edited by Mark J. Rosen, James M. Beck. 1998.

From the first cases of AIDS in 1981 until today, pulmonary complications have figured prominently in AIDS-related morbidity and mortality. This book is intended to provide current information about HIV's effects in the lung. The book begins with an ove rview of pulmonary complications, stressing epidemiological approaches and intensive care. The next part of the book describes the basic biology of HIV infection in the lung, giving the readers a sound foundation on which to understand the research that is being conducted. The next two parts cover the effects of HIV on the lung and diagnosis of pulmonary disorders. One chapter covers noninvasive diagnostic tests. The fourth section goes into detail about pulmonary infections including bacterial pneumo nia, pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, tuberculosis, viral infections, fungal pneumonias, pulmonary toxoplasmosis, pulmonary cryptosporidiosis, and strongyloidiasis.

The last major section covers noninfectious pulmonary disorders such as neoplastic diseases, inflammatory disorders, lymphocytic interstitial pneumonitis, nonspecific interstitial pneumonitis, and primary pulmonary hypertension. A final chapter outlines infection control where it is stressed that pulmonary specialists need to be especially careful and maintain safe work practices. This is a highly technical book intended for the practicing physician or researcher. As such, it is recommended for all med ical libraries.

Keywords: Respiratory Infections; Lungs; Complications)

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