Publication date: Aug 01, 2024
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.
Semantics
| Type | Source | Name |
|---|---|---|
| disease | MESH | infections |
| disease | MESH | emergency |
| disease | MESH | COVID 19 |
| disease | MESH | infectious disease |
| disease | MESH | morbidity |
| disease | MESH | aids |
| disease | MESH | Bacterial pneumonia |
| disease | MESH | pneumonia |
| disease | MESH | Respiratory Tract Infections |