'Pneumococcal pneumonia' presentation slideshows

Respiratory Infections

Respiratory Infections. Caroline Kowal Preceptor: Dr. Rhonda Ness Core Rounds Dec 11, 2003. Objectives. Alberta Clinical Practice Guidelines Community Acquired Pneumonia Adult/Child Nursing home acquired Pneumonia Immunocompromised Alcoholics. Guidelines not prospectively validated

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Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System

Microbial Diseases of the Respiratory System. 22. Structures of the Respiratory System. Respiratory system exchanges gases between the atmosphere and the blood Divided into two main parts Upper respiratory system Lower respiratory system. Structures of the Respiratory System.

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Cootie Shots! (Vaccinology for Internists)

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Current State of Infectious Diseases in Southern Africa

Current State of Infectious Diseases in Southern Africa. Diana Dickinson. Overview. HIV epidemic) already dealt with, just a few personal TB ) insights Pneumococcus in detail Other regional problems Malaria Hepatitis B Herpes Simplex Cervical cancer associated with HPV

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Diagnostic Testing for Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) and Influenza

Norman Moore, Ph.D. Director of Clinical Affairs norman.moore@invmed.com. Diagnostic Testing for Community-Acquired Pneumonia (CAP) and Influenza. Objectives. Discuss the etiological agents for pneumonia and which age groups are most prone to the infection.

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The Upper Respiratory System

The Upper Respiratory System. Nose Pharynx (throat) Middle ear Eustachian tubes. Structures of Upper Respiratory System. Figure 24.1. The Lower Respiratory System. Larynx Trachea Bronchial tubes Alveoli Pleura. Structures of Lower Respiratory System. Figure 24.2.

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Pneumonia

Pneumonia. Pneumonia. Acute inflammation of lung caused by microorganism Leading cause of death until 1936 Discovery of sulfa drugs and penicillin. Pneumonia. Still leading cause of death from infectious disease. Predisposing Factors. Defense mechanisms are incompetent or overwhelmed

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Carlos G. Grijalva, MD MPH Department of Preventive Medicine

Effectiveness of the US pneumococcal conjugate vaccination program on preventing pneumonia hospitalizations. Carlos G. Grijalva, MD MPH Department of Preventive Medicine Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Nashville, Tennessee. Overview. Pneumococcal diseases Importance of pneumonia

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Chapter 23 Pneumoania

Chapter 23 Pneumoania. Dr. Maysoon S. Abdalrahim. Pneumonia. Pneumonia an inflammation of the lung parenchyma caused by microorganisms (bacteria, fungi, viruses) Pneumonitis an inflammatory process in the lung tissue that may predispose or place the patient at risk for microbial invasion.

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Government Involvement in Health Care - Medicare and Medicaid

Government Involvement in Health Care - Medicare and Medicaid. Craig A. Pedersen, R.Ph., Ph.D. School of Pharmacy Ohio State University and Mary Haven. Objectives Medicare and Medicaid. After viewing and listening to the Internet lectures, the student will be able to:

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