Concurrent granulomatous Pneumocystis carinii and Mycobacterium xenopi pneumonia: an unusual manifestation of HIV immune reconstitution disease. Issue 11 (29th October 2004)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Chen, F; Sethi, G; Goldin, R; Wright, A R; Lacey, C J
• Is Part Of: Thorax. Volume 59:Issue 11(2004)
• Page Start: 997
• Page End: 999
• Publication Date: 2004-10-29
• Subjects: granulomatous Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia -- Mycobacterium xenopi pneumonia -- HIV; Chest -- Diseases -- Periodicals; Thorax; Chest -- Diseases; Periodicals; Periodicals; 617.54
• DOI: 10.1136/thx.2003.012567
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0040-6376

Abstract

Abstract : 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.