Abstract
Infection with pneumocystis carinii and cytomegalovirus was found in a young male suspected of having miliary tuberculosis. Problems of diagnosis and predisposing factors for these infections in the patient are discussed. The patient's clinical course and management are reviewed. Autopsy findings are presented. Alternative modes of therapy are considered.
Publication types
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Case Reports
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications
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Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / therapy
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Adult
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Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use
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Cytomegalovirus Infections* / physiopathology
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Homosexuality
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Humans
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Infections / etiology
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Lung / pathology
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Male
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Pneumonia, Pneumocystis* / pathology
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Pneumonia, Pneumocystis* / physiopathology
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Pneumonia, Pneumocystis* / therapy
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome / etiology*
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Respiratory Distress Syndrome / therapy
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Respiratory Therapy