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Pulmonary Infections in the Immunocompromised Host

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Immunosuppressed patients are at high risk of developing fulminant, multiple, and recurrent infections. Some organisms are more common than others in this group of patients. Early diagnosis is essential for prompt, complete treatment. Imaging with high-resolution chest CT (HRCT) is a valuable diagnostic tool that may guide therapy. We discuss the imaging characteristics of the common organisms in the immunocompromised host as well as noninfectious causes that can have similar imaging features.

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  1. Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Medical Center, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, Room #TC B1 132, Ann Arbor, MI, 48109-5302, USA

    Jean W. Kuriakose

  2. Department of Radiology, University of Michigan Hospitals, 1500 E. Medical Center Drive, UHB1D530G, Ann Arbor, MI, 48105, USA

    Barry H. Gross

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Kuriakose, J.W., Gross, B.H. (2012). Pulmonary Infections in the Immunocompromised Host. In: Kanne, J. (eds) Clinically Oriented Pulmonary Imaging. Respiratory Medicine. Humana Press. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-61779-542-8_5

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