John Fahey was one of the first investigators to study the then-new acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). He made major contributions to the design of the Multicenter AIDS Cohort Study (MACS), and vigorously promoted novel and high-quality science as the MACS evolved. His contributions are highly valued.

We report a case of endobronchial Pneumocystis carinii infection in a patient who most likely had the acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). Although many unusual manifestations of Pneumocystis pneumonia have been reported in patients with AIDS, this is the first case of P carinii presenting as an endobronchial mass.

Received: October 02, 2015; Accepted: October 20, 2015; Published: October 23, 2015 Abbreviations: PML: Progressive Multifocal Leukoencephalopathy; JCV: John Cunningham Virus; AIDS: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome; CSF: Cerebrospinal Fluid; HIV: Human Immuno deficiency Virus; HSV: Herpes Simplex Virus; VZV: Varicella Zoster Virus; CMV: Cytomegalovirus; ADC: Apparent Diffusion Coefficient; S...

Since publication in 2000 of APA’s Practice Guideline for the Treatment of Patients With HIV/ AIDS (1), new evidence has become available that affects the psychiatric care of patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). This guideline watch highlights this evidence for the following areas: epidemiology, antiretroviral medication regi...

The defense of the respiratory system against infection involves a complex interplay of the humoral immune system and the cellular immune system with complement and phagocytic cells. The respiratory tract is an important portal of entry for infection, and it is therefore not surprising that many immune deficiencies present initially with a respiratory infection. Thus, pediatric pulmonologists m...

Since the emergence of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), tuberculosis and human immune defi­ ciency virus (HIV) infection have been intimately linked. Several studies have clearly shown that the incidence of active tuberculosis is increased in HIV infected patients (1). AIDS patients with tuberculosis have a higher inci­ dence of extra-pulmonary and pleural disease. The most common si...

The first Australian case of acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS), which occurred in a 27-year-old homosexual man, is reported. The patient, an American citizen now resident in Sydney, presented with life-threatening pulmonary consolidation. AIDS is characterized by severe defects in cell-mediated immunity associated with infections and neoplasms (most commonly Pneumocystis carinii pneumo...

Gastrointestinal dysfunction has been recognised as a major manifestation of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection since the earliest recognition of the syndrome, the acquired immune-deficiency syndrome (AIDS). It was originally thought that these disease manifestations were the sequelae of the immune destruction which characterises AIDS, rather than it being central to the pathogene...

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease of the human immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). This condition progressively reduces the effectiveness of the immune system and leaves individuals susceptible to opportunistic infections and tumors. HIV is transmitted through direct contact of a mucous membrane or the blood...

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) is an infectious disease that is caused by the human immuno deficiency virus (HIV). The virus affects and destroys the immune system and causes infected people to become more prone to opportunistic infections (Lindsay 2001:S4). Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) is the worst affected area in the world, with 64% of all people with HIV living in SSA (Joint United ...