Choose two infectious disease processes that either affect
ventilation, oxygenation or perfusion. Describe in detail how the
infectious process affects the lungs in each selected disease
process. Focus on how the infections can cause problems with
ventilation, gas exchange/diffusion across the alveoli, and
oxygenation. Of the two infectious disease processes chosen, list
the risk factors for each that predispose the patient to the
infectious disease process. What are the complications of each
disease process if left untreated?