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Pneumocystis carinii infections in HIV-infected children.

Authors :
Sanders-Laufer D
DeBruin W
Edelson PJ
Source :
Pediatric clinics of North America [Pediatr Clin North Am] 1991 Feb; Vol. 38 (1), pp. 69-88.
Publication Year :
1991

Abstract

Since 1981, 1200 children with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome have been reported to the Centers for Disease Control. Among these children, Pneumocystis carinii has been the leading cause of serious morbidity and mortality. This review discusses the epidemiology, diagnosis, and treatment of P. carinii.

Subjects

Subjects :
Adolescent
Child
Child, Preschool
Humans
Infant
Opportunistic Infections diagnosis
Opportunistic Infections therapy
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis diagnosis
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis therapy
Prognosis
Risk Factors
Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination therapeutic use
Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome complications
Opportunistic Infections complications
Pneumocystis isolation & purification
Pneumonia, Pneumocystis complications

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0031-3955
Volume :
38
Issue :
1
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
Pediatric clinics of North America
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
1987519
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/s0031-3955(16)38043-9
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