Cavitary Rhodococcus equi pneumonia with endobronchial granulomas: report of an unusual case.
An unusual case of cavitary Rhodococcus equi pneumonia with endobronchial granulomas in congenital HIV infection is presented. The clinical features and radiological manifestations of pulmonary R. equi infection are discussed.
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Department of RadiologyWestchester Medical Center, Valhalla, NY 10595, USA. fidvis@wcmc.com
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D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000151:congenital / Q000382:microbiology; D000193:Actinomycetales Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology*; D000293:Adolescent; D001982:Bronchial Diseases / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology*; D005260:Female; D015769:Granuloma, Respiratory Tract / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology*; D006801:Humans; D011014:Pneumonia / Q000150:complications / Q000382:microbiology*; D016929:Rhodococcus equi; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed