Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in human immunodeficiency virus-infected patients |
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Authors: | A E Glatt K Chirgwin |
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Institution: | Department of Medicine, Nassau County Medical Center, East Meadow, NY 11554. |
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Abstract: | Pneumocystis carinii has taken on new importance with the emergence of the human immunodeficiency virus. It is the most common life-threatening opportunistic infection in the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome and eventually develops in 80% or more of those not receiving primary prophylaxis. This review focuses on the clinical presentation, diagnosis, treatment, and prophylaxis of P carinii pneumonia in patients with human immunodeficiency virus infection. |
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