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The spectrum of HIV-associated opportunistic pneumonias is broad and includes bacterial, mycobacterial, fungal, viral, and parasitic pneumonias. This review will provide an overview of the epidemiology of HIV-associated opportunistic pneumonias and describe important features of the diagnostic evaluation.
- Opportunistic bacterial, viral and fungal infections of the lung
The type and degree of immune defect dictates the profile of...
- HIV-1–Associated Opportunistic Infections - StatPearls - NCBI Bookshelf
Four different syndromes are noted: (1) focal pneumonia...
- Opportunistic pneumonia - PubMed
The purpose of this article is to present an approach to the...
- Opportunistic bacterial, viral and fungal infections of the lung
May 8, 2020 · The type and degree of immune defect dictates the profile of potential opportunistic pathogens; T-cell-mediated defects increase the risk of viral (cytomegalovirus, respiratory viruses) and Pneumocystis jirovecii infections, whereas neutrophil defects are associated with bacterial pneumonia and invasive aspergillosis.
Opportunistic pneumonia People with weakened immune defense, such as HIV/AIDS patients, are highly susceptible to opportunistic infections affecting the lungs. Most common pathogens are Pneumocystis jiroveci, Mycobacterium avium-intracellulare complex, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus species.
Feb 12, 2024 · But in people who have AIDS, it’s still the most common opportunistic infection -- a disease that happens more often or is worse in people with weak immune systems. You're most likely to get PCP...
Jan 27, 2023 · Four different syndromes are noted: (1) focal pneumonia presenting with fever, cough and pleuritic chest pain, (2) diffuse pneumonia with fever, dyspnea, hypoxemia, (3) meningitis with headache, lethargy, and (4) positive serology tests without evidence of localized infection.
The purpose of this article is to present an approach to the evaluation of chest radiographic abnormalities in the immunocompromised patient with suspected pneumonia. Clinical information that is pertinent in the evaluation of immunocompromised patients is discussed.
Overview. Pneumonia in the immunocompromised host is a complex infection and inflammation of the lower respiratory tract, complicated by widespread multidrug antibiotic resistance, and aided by...
