Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in a patient with active untreated systemic lupus erythematosus.

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2001-07-01
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Pneumonias due to Pneumocystis carinii (PCP) commonly occur in immunocompromised hosts. Although a treatable infection, it is associated with high mortality. A case of PCP presenting in an untreated case of systemic lupus erythematosus is reported, in view of the rarity of this association.
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Sharma CP, Chaudhary D, Behera D. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in a patient with active untreated systemic lupus erythematosus. The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences. 2001 Jul-Sep; 43(3): 169-71
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https://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/29962
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Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences