Pneumocystis and mucormycosis pneumonitis.
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چکیده
Two cases, one of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and the other of Absidia pneumonitis, are presented. Both are documented by appropriate laboratory studies. Both ended fatally in spite of seemingly appropriate current treatment. The Pneumocystis pneumonia was associated with prolonged corticosteroid therapy for progressive myositis and the Absidia infection was associated with uremia and corticosteroid administration. Infections from these opportunistic organisms may be seen with increasing frequency in patients on prolonged corticosteroids, immunosuppressive drugs, or chemotherapeutic agents.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Chest
دوره 57 4 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 1970