title: Adult respiratory distress syndrome in a previously healthy young male.
abstract: Infection with pneumocystis carinii and cytomegalovirus was found in a young male suspected of having miliary tuberculosis. Problems of diagnosis and predisposing factors for these infections in the patient are discussed. The patient's clinical course and management are reviewed. Autopsy findings are presented. Alternative modes of therapy are considered.
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000150:complications / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D003586:Cytomegalovirus Infections / Q000503:physiopathology; D006716:Homosexuality; D006801:Humans; D007239:Infections / Q000209:etiology; D008168:Lung / Q000473:pathology; D008297:Male; D011020:Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / Q000473:pathology / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000628:therapy; D012128:Respiratory Distress Syndrome / Q000209:etiology* / Q000628:therapy; D012138:Respiratory Therapy
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents