Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in young children with AIDS.
We present our experience with 54 episodes of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in 50 young children with AIDS, all but one representing congenitally acquired infection. Findings at history and physical examination are not helpful in suggesting the diagnosis. The diagnosis is suggested by marked hypoxemia, diffuse disease on chest radiograph, and elevated serum LDH level. Because important aspects of the history may be withheld, a high index of suspicion may be necessary for the correct diagnosis. The mortality rate for ventilated patients was 50%.
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Division of Pediatric Pulmonary Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Yeshiva University, Bronx, New York 10461.
Bernstein
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Glaser
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Kleid
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D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications* / Q000151:congenital; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D011020:Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy