Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia in HIV — Investigate or Just Treat?
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is an extremely common manifistation of the acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) resulting from infection with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Most episodes present in a fairly typical manner with increased dyspnea and/or a nonproductive cough, a dif...
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Main Author: | Steven Kesten |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Wiley
1994-01-01
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Series: | Canadian Respiratory Journal |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/1994/396210 |
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