Pulmonary mycosis in AIDS.
We retrospectively reviewed our series of 35 pulmonary mycosis in patients with AIDS, observed from 1987 to 1999, to correlate the imaging and pathologic findings. We further evaluated the frequency of fungal pneumonia before and after the use of a highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART). Early recognition of pulmonary mycosis is imperative in these patients and improved survival can be achieved with early CT detection and prompt institution of high-dose antifungal therapy.
Department of Radiology, National Institute of Care and Research, IRCCS L. Spallanzani, Rome, Italy.
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Rizzi
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Bellussi
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D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000453:epidemiology; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008172:Lung Diseases, Fungal / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000453:epidemiology; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed