[Acute respiratory failure responsive to cotrimoxazole and corticosteroïds in an AIDS patient].
We report a case of acute respiratory failure due to Toxoplasma gondii mimicking pneumocystosis in an AIDS patient. Empirical antibiotic therapy with cotrimoxazole is discussed. Active research and identification of pathogens with adapted laboratory tests is mandatory.
Thomas
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Service de Réanimaton Polyvalente, Hôpital des Diaconesses, 18 rue du Sergent Bauchat, 75012 Paris, France.
Laidi
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Boughrara
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Clavier
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Kalfon
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D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D000208:Acute Disease; D000328:Adult; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D008174:Lung Diseases, Parasitic / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D008297:Male; D008775:Methylprednisolone / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D012131:Respiratory Insufficiency / Q000209:etiology*; D014123:Toxoplasmosis / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy*; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination / Q000627:therapeutic use*
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D015662:Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination; D008775:Methylprednisolone