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Internal med
Internal med
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Graduate
06/04/2011

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Term
What is the most common opportunistic infection in AIDS pts?
Definition
pneumocystis jiroveci
Term
Why is a pneumo jiroveci infection so difficult to dx?
Definition
nonspecific sxs (fever, cough, SOB) and severity can range from no sxs to respiratory distress.
Term
What is the cornerstone for the dx of pneumo jiroveci?
Definition
CXR-diffuse or perihilar infiltrates; apical infiltrates common with those who received aerosolized pentamidine.
Term
For definitive dx of pneumo jiroveci what tests can be done?
Definition
Wright-Giemsa stain or direct fluorescence antibody test of sputum.
Term
What technique establishes dx of pneumo jiroveci in 95% of cases?
Definition
Bronchoalveoloar lavage
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