Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia-Associated Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome Complicated by Pneumomediastinum and Pneumopericardium in a Non-Human Immunodeficiency Virus-Infected Patient

pneumonia is widely known as a life-threatening opportunistic infection in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). However, with the widespread use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and effective anti- antimicrobial prophylaxis, this entity has declined substantially i...

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Published in:Journal of clinical medicine research 2020-03, Vol.12 (3), p.209-213
Main Authors: Orsini, Jose, Gawlak, Hannah, Sabayev, Vladimir, Shah, Kumar, Washburn, Leah, McCarthy, Keira, Courey, Anthony, Mouyeos, Erin, Pangallo, Siblea
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Language:English
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Summary:pneumonia is widely known as a life-threatening opportunistic infection in patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). However, with the widespread use of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and effective anti- antimicrobial prophylaxis, this entity has declined substantially in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Interestingly, the incidence of pneumonia has been increasing among patients without HIV infection, mainly as a consequence of the expanding use of chemotherapy and other immunosuppressive agents. Nevertheless, pneumonia remains an important cause of HIV- and non-HIV-related catastrophic complications. Pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium are extremely uncommon events in patients with pneumonia. In this report, we described a unique case of pneumonia-associated acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), complicated by pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium in a non-HIV infected patient.
ISSN:1918-3003
1918-3011
DOI:10.14740/jocmr4074