Concurrent granulomatous Pneumocystis carinii and Mycobacterium xenopi pneumonia: an unusual manifestation of HIV immune reconstitution disease.
This report of concurrent granulomatous Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (GPCP) and Mycobacterium xenopi pneumonia (MXIP) in a patient with advanced HIV disease 3-5 weeks after commencing antiretroviral therapy (ART) fits the syndrome of HIV immune reconstitution/restoration disease (IRD). It may also be a unique window into the immunology of granulomatous inflammation.
Chen
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Department of Sexual Health, Whipps Goss University Hospital, London, UK. fchenff@msn.com
Sethi
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Goldin
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Wright
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Lacey
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D017088:AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / Q000150:complications / Q000276:immunology; D000328:Adult; D023241:Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active / Q000009:adverse effects*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000276:immunology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009165:Mycobacterium Infections, Nontuberculous / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology; D019912:Mycobacterium xenopi; D011020:Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / Q000150:complications* / Q000276:immunology