Improved survival for HIV infected patients with severe Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia is independent of highly active antiretroviral therapy

BACKGROUND: Despite a decline in incidence of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP), severe PCP continues to be a common cause of admission to the intensive care unit (ICU) where mortality remains high. A study was undertaken to examine the outcome from intensive care for patients with PCP and to i...

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Main Authors: Miller, R F, Allen, E, Copas, A, Singer, M, Edwards, S G
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: BMJ Group 2006
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Respiratory Infection
Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2104703/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/16601092
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.1136/thx.2005.055905
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