Diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage as presenting syndrome of HIV disease
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Pulmonary hemorrhage is infrequently encountered in pediatrics. It can occur in isolation or in association with an underlying condition. We report a case of diffuse pulmonary hemorrhage as a presenting syndrome of HIV disease.
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