摘要:

Infection with the opportunist fungusPneumocystis cariniiremains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in non-HIV-infected individuals immunosuppressed by a wide range of malignancies, transplantation and inflammatory conditions. Glucocorticoid use appears to be an independent risk factor for the development ofPneumocystis cariniipneumonia. Transmission from infected to susceptible patients may occur, albeit infrequently. A diagnosis ofPneumocystis cariniipneumonia may be achieved in the majority of cases by DNA detection using polymerase chain reaction on oropharyngeal mouth washes.

ISSN:0951-7375    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

摘要:

Many of the reports of infection in immunocompromised patients over the past year have been caused by unusual bacterial pathogens or fungi, which are often multiresistant and difficult to treat. Although many difficulties still remain some progress has been made over the past year in the development of new antimicrobial agents and alternative therapies.

ISSN:0951-7375    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID

ISSN:0951-7375    

出版商:OVID    

年代:1999

数据来源: OVID