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Imaging of pulmonary infections encountered in the emergency department in post-COVID 19 era- common, rare and exotic. Bacterial and viral.
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Emergency radiology [Emerg Radiol] 2024 Aug; Vol. 31 (4), pp. 543-550. Date of Electronic Publication: 2024 Jun 05. - Publication Year :
- 2024
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Abstract
- Pulmonary infections contribute substantially to emergency department (ED) visits, posing a considerable health burden. Lower respiratory tract infections are prevalent, particularly among the elderly, constituting a significant percentage of infectious disease-related ED visits. Timely recognition and treatment are crucial to mitigate morbidity and mortality. Imaging studies, primarily chest radiographs and less frequently CT chests, play a pivotal role in diagnosis. This article aims to elucidate the imaging patterns of both common and rare pulmonary infections (bacterial and viral) in the post COVID-19 era, emphasizing the importance of recognizing distinct radiological manifestations. The integration of clinical and microbiological evidence aids in achieving accurate diagnoses, and guiding optimal therapeutic interventions. Despite potential overlapping manifestations, a nuanced understanding of radiological patterns, coupled with comprehensive clinical and microbiological information, enhances diagnostic precision in majority cases.<br /> (© 2024. The Author(s), under exclusive licence to American Society of Emergency Radiology (ASER).)
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1438-1435
- Volume :
- 31
- Issue :
- 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Emergency radiology
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 38834862
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s10140-024-02248-8