A Case of AIDS Diagnosed in the Intensive Care Unit with Concurrent Influenza Infection and <i>Pneumocystis jirovecii</i> Pneumonia

<b>Introduction:</b> People living with HIV (PLWH) are highly susceptible to respiratory infections, particularly pneumonia, which is often polymicrobial. A rapid decline in CD4 T lymphocytes, especially with concurrent influenza, increases the risk of <i>Pneumocystis jirovecii</i> pneumonia (PCP). <b>Case Presentation:</b> This report discusses a newly diagnosed Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patient with influenza and PCP coinfection, highlighting diagnosis, follow-up, and prognosis. <b>Conclusions:</b> Community-acquired pneumonia is common in PLWH, especially among those not receiving antiretroviral therapies (ART). Co-infections with bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens are common. Early identification of etiological agents and prompt treatment are crucial for improving patient outcomes.

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Case Reports in Medicine
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2025-01-01
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Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
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A Case of AIDS Diagnosed in the Intensive Care Unit with Concurrent Influenza Infection and Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia

İlhan Bahar, Yeliz Özdemir, Gülfem Ece
Case Reports in Medicine
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
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A Case of AIDS Diagnosed in the Intensive Care Unit with Concurrent Influenza Infection and Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia

İlhan Bahar, Yeliz Özdemir, Gülfem Ece
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<b>Introduction:</b> People living with HIV (PLWH) are highly susceptible to respiratory infections, particularly pneumonia, which is often polymicrobial. A rapid decline in CD4 T lymphocytes, especially with concurrent influenza, increases the risk of <i>Pneumocystis jirovecii</i> pneumonia (PCP). <b>Case Presentation:</b> This report discusses a newly diagnosed Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) patient with influenza and PCP coinfection, highlighting diagnosis, follow-up, and prognosis. <b>Conclusions:</b> Community-acquired pneumonia is common in PLWH, especially among those not receiving antiretroviral therapies (ART). Co-infections with bacterial, viral, and fungal pathogens are common. Early identification of etiological agents and prompt treatment are crucial for improving patient outcomes.

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A Case of AIDS Diagnosed in the Intensive Care Unit with Concurrent Influenza Infection and <i>Pneumocystis jirovecii</i> Pneumonia — İlhan Bahar, Yeliz Özdemir, et al. · Case Reports in Medicine (2025) | TGRS Research Map | TGRS