[Pulmonary pneumocystosis in immunodepression: apropos of 78 consecutive cases seen at the CHRU of Clermont-Ferrand from 1984 to 1993].
78 consecutive cases of PCP have been analysed: 59 (75.6%) cases were associated with HIV infection and 19 (24.4%) cases were associated with solid tumors and hematologic malignancies at advanced stage of the disease and renal transplantation. It could suggest primary prevention for such patients.
Laurichesse
H
H
Service des maladies infectieuses et tropicales, Hôtel-Dieu, CHRU de Clermont-Ferrand.
Cambon
M
M
Conductier
R
R
Fouilhoux
A
A
Jannicot
H
H
Roux
D
D
Deteix
P
P
Demeocq
F
F
Travade
P
P
Beytout
J
J
D005602:France; D006785:Hospitals, University; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D011020:Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / Q000276:immunology*
La pneumocystose pulmonaire au carrefour de l'immuno-dépression: à propos de 78 cas consécutifs observés au CHRU de Clermont-Ferrand de 1984 à 1993.