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Pulmonary infections in HIV-positive children

Authors: Reena George, Savvas Andronikou, Salomine Theron, Jaco du Plessis, Murray Hayes, Pierre Goussard, Ayanda Mapukata, Robert Gie

Published in: Pediatric Radiology | Issue 6/2009

Abstract

Infection of the lungs and airways by viral, bacterial, fungal and protozoal agents, often producing atypical radiographic features, is common in children with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Conventional chest radiography and chest CT remain the most useful imaging modalities for evaluation of the immunocompromised patient presenting with a suspected pulmonary infection. In this review the radiological features of acute lung infections in this population are discussed.

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Title: Pulmonary infections in HIV-positive children
Authors: Reena George
Savvas Andronikou
Salomine Theron
Jaco du Plessis
Murray Hayes
Pierre Goussard
Ayanda Mapukata
Robert Gie
Publication date: 01-06-2009
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Pediatric Radiology / Issue 6/2009
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Electronic ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-009-1194-9

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