Authors
Citation
Ae. Odonnell, HIV IN ILLICIT DRUG-USERS, Clinics in chest medicine, 17(4), 1996, pp. 797
Citations number
90
Categorie Soggetti
Respiratory System
Journal title
ISSN journal
02725231
Volume
17
Issue
4
Year of publication
1996
Database
ISI
SICI code
0272-5231(1996)17:4<797:HIID>2.0.ZU;2-3
Abstract
Illicit drug users comprise a significant and increasing percentage of
patients with HIV infection. This article covers the unique pulmonary
complications seen in this population, including bacterial pneumonia,
tuberculosis, endocarditis, and noninfectious processes. The pathophy
siology and specific disease entities are reviewed.