Abstract |
In order to investigate the impact of Pneumocystis carinii infection in southern Spain following the introduction of highly active anti-retroviral therapy ( HAART), all cases of pneumocystosis between 1998 and 1999 were identified from data compiled by the national surveillance system. In total, 498 cases of pneumocystosis were recorded, of which 87% involved HIV-positive patients. The mean age, length of hospital stay and mortality were higher for HIV-negative patients. There was a higher number of cases in winter. Despite HAART implementation, pneumocystosis remains a significant health problem for both HIV-positive and HIV-negative patients.
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Authors | E J Calderón, J M Varela, F J Medrano, V Nieto, C González-Becerra, N Respaldiza, C De La Horra, M A Montes-Cano, E Vigil, M A González de la Puente, J A Cuello |
Journal | Clinical microbiology and infection : the official publication of the European Society of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases
(Clin Microbiol Infect)
Vol. 10
Issue 7
Pg. 673-6
(Jul 2004)
ISSN: 1198-743X [Print] England |
PMID | 15214886
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Topics |
- AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections
(epidemiology)
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Aged
- Aged, 80 and over
- Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
- Child
- Female
- HIV Infections
(complications, drug therapy)
- HIV Seronegativity
- Humans
- Male
- Middle Aged
- Pneumocystis carinii
- Pneumonia, Pneumocystis
(epidemiology, mortality)
- Prevalence
- Seasons
- Spain
(epidemiology)
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