Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia: pitfalls of prophylaxis.
作者信息
Massie R J, Cooper P J, Van Asperen P P, McIntyre P
机构信息
Respiratory Medicine, Royal Alexandria Hospital for Children, Sydney, Australia.
出版信息
J Paediatr Child Health. 1998 Oct;34(5):477-9. doi: 10.1046/j.1440-1754.1998.00261.x.
Abstract
Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) occurs commonly in immunocompromised patients. Sulfamethoxazole-trimethoprim (SMX-TMP) is effective prophylaxis, although PCP may still occur despite apparently adequate use. We report three cases of PCP which highlight some of the pitfalls of prophylaxis.
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