Kenneth Kee

Fungal Pneumonia, A Simple Guide To The Condition, Diagnosis, Treatment And Related Conditions (eBook, ePUB)

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Produktbeschreibung

This book describes Fungal Pneumonia, Diagnosis and Treatment and Related Diseases

Pneumonia is the main infectious cause of death in developed countries.

Most pneumonia is produced by viruses or bacteria.

Fungal pneumonias on the other hand are rare

Pneumonia is a frequent infectious disease and the main cause of death from an infection in the developing world.

Among the great range of respiratory pathogens, fungi are responsible for only a small part of community-acquired and nosocomial (hospital) pneumonias.

The fungal respiratory infections induce worry in the expanding population of immunosuppressed patients.

Fungi may develop in body sites without producing disease or they may be a true pathogen, producing a broad variety of medical syndromes.

Fungal pneumonia is an infectious disorder in the lungs produced by one or more endemic or opportunistic fungi.

It is normally a disease affecting people with weakened immune systems (immune compromised).

When it involves a person with a normal functioning immune system (immune competent) it is normally self-limiting and may not even require to be treated in some instances.

There are many different species of fungi that can produce pneumonia.

Many are not often heard of since it is so infrequent in human diseases.

It happens mainly as opportunistic infections when the immune system is compromised.

Leukemia, diabetes and HIV are some of the disorders where the immune system may be weak to the position that fungi can invade the lung tissue.

Fungal pneumonia can go on to become disseminated disease where it involves other organs like the brain, liver, kidneys and heart and cause life threatening complications.

Causes

Fungi may produce lung disease through direct infection of pulmonary tissue, through infection of pulmonary air spaces/lung cavities, or via their capability to activate an immunological response when fungal material is inhaled.

The latter mechanism happens in cases of allergic bronchopulmonary aspergillosis, aspergillus-induced asthma and external allergic alveolitis due to fungi (e.g., maltworker's lung, farmer's lung).

With the exception of aspergillosis, these infections are normally absent to a significant degree in immunocompetent persons.

They tend likely to involve:
1. Those who have traveled abroad to areas where they are endemic, or
2. Happen as opportunistic infections in patients who are immunocompromised as a result of:
a. Cancer treatment, due to
b. Immunomodulation after solid organ transplantation, or
c. HIV infection.

Most strains of this fungal mold are harmless, but a few can produce severe illnesses when people with weakened immune systems, underlying lung disease or asthma inhale their fungal spores.

In some people, the spores activate an allergic reaction.

Other people form mild to serious lung infections.

Pulmonary infection happens after inhalation of spores/conidia, or by the reactivation of latent infection.

Endemic fungal pneumonia pathogens

1. Histoplasma capsulatum causing histoplasmosis.
2. Coccidioides immitis causing coccidioidomycosis.
3. Blastomyces dermatitidis causing blastomycosis.
4. Paracoccidioides brasiliensis causing paracoccidioidomycosis.

Opportunistic fungal pneumonia pathogens

1. Candida spp. causing candidiasis.
2. Aspergillus spp. causing aspergillosis.
3. Mucor spp. causing mucormycosis.
4. Cryptococcus neoformans causing cryptococcosis.

Outdoors, fungi can be found in decaying leaves and compost and on plants, trees and grain crops.

When mold spores are inhaled, immune system cells enclose and kill them.

The treatment for fungal pneumonias must involve antifungal agents.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kenneth Kee
• Erscheinungstermin: 14. Mai 2020
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780463122129
• Artikelnr.: 75904548

Autorenporträt

Dr. Kenneth Kee is a well-known medical doctor from Singapore who has been practicing medicine since 1972.
He graduated from the University of Singapore and furthered his studies with a Master of Science in Health Management in 1991, followed by a Ph.D. in Healthcare Administration in 1993.
Dr. Kee established Kee Clinic in 1974, located in the Holland Drive area of Singapore. The clinic has been a prominent feature of the community, offering general medical services for 5 decades.
Dr Kee also served his country Singapore as a national service police Inspector at night from 1975 to 1985 while working at his clinic during the day.
He had served as a police guard to the Woodland Petroleum Tanks at night during the Indonesian Confrontation period, took part in police rounds at night in the Beach Road area and taught First aid and emergency resuscitation to Police recruits.
He received the Singapore Police Bicentennial 2020 Medallion on 1st March 2024 as recognition for his work in the Singapore Police.
Even as he grew older, Dr. Kee continued to work actively in his clinic, although he eventually reduced his consultation hours.
Beyond his medical career, Dr. Kee is also an author.
He started writing about medical conditions in 2007, using blogs and other online platforms to share his knowledge with a broader audience.
Over time, he published various books, many of which provide simple and accessible guides to different health conditions.
His works include "A Family Doctor's Tale," "My Personal Singapore History," and numerous medical guides, available through platforms like Amazon.
His books often combine his personal experiences as a family doctor with insights into Singapore's healthcare system and history.
Dr. Kee has written extensively on health topics, contributing to both medical literature and general knowledge resources.

Dr. Kenneth Kee has written numerous books, primarily focused on health education and personal experiences as a family doctor. Some of his notable titles include:
"A Family Doctor's Tale"
This book is a blend of Dr. Kee's personal experiences and his reflections on being a family doctor in Singapore. It's a great choice if you're looking for a narrative that combines both medical knowledge and human stories.
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