HIV-infected patient with a Rhodococcus equi pneumonia.
The case history of a HIV patient with a pulmonary infect of Rhodococcus equi is presented. He recovered after prolonged treatment with antibiotics and lobectomy. The Rhodococcus equi infection was the presenting symptom of his impaired immune status caused by HIV infection.
Hulsewé-Evers
H P
HP
Department of Internal Medicine, Academic Hospital, Maastricht, The Netherlands.
Jansveld
C A
CA
Jansz
A R
AR
Schneider
M M
MM
Bravenboer
B
B
D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D015497:HIV-1 / Q000302:isolation & purification; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011013:Pneumonectomy; D018410:Pneumonia, Bacterial / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging / Q000382:microbiology* / Q000628:therapy; D011859:Radiography; D016929:Rhodococcus equi / Q000302:isolation & purification*; D016896:Treatment Outcome
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents; D000998:Antiviral Agents