Streptococcus pneumoniae severe community-acquired pneumonia in HIV-infected patients: epidemiology and prognostic factors.

Authors
Megarbane, B Bruneel, F Chevret, S Thuong, M Wolff, M Regnier, B Bedos, JP
Citation
B. Megarbane et al., Streptococcus pneumoniae severe community-acquired pneumonia in HIV-infected patients: epidemiology and prognostic factors., PATH BIOL, 47(5), 1999, pp. 422-429
Citations number
63
Categorie Soggetti
Medical Research Diagnosis & Treatment
Journal title
PATHOLOGIE BIOLOGIE
ISSN journal
03698114 → ACNP
Volume
47
Issue
5
Year of publication
1999
Pages
422 - 429
Database
ISI
SICI code
0369-8114(199905)47:5<422:SPSCPI>2.0.ZU;2-0
Abstract
In HIV-infected patients, community-acquired pneumonia due to Streptococcus pneumoniae is more common, more often associated with bacteremia, and more likely to recur. The epidemiology of this condition is discussed based on a literature review. Factors predictive of mortality in severe cases manage d in intensive care units are analyzed.