Prognostic impact of pre-existing interstitial lung disease in non-HIV patients with Pneumocystis pneumonia

Prognostic impact of pre-existing interstitial lung disease in non-HIV patients with Pneumocystis pneumonia

Background The increasing incidence of life-threatening Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in non-HIV immunocompromised patients is a global concern. Yet, no reports have examined the prognostic significance of pre-existing interstitial lung disease (ILD) in non-HIV PCP. Methods We retrospectively reviewe...

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Main Authors: Shohei Hamada, Hidenori Ichiyasu, Megumi Inaba, Hiroshi Takahashi, Tomoki Sadamatsu, Kimitaka Akaike, Aiko Masunaga, Yasumasa Tashiro, Naomi Hirata, Takeshi Yoshinaga, Takuro Sakagami
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: European Respiratory Society 2020-05-01
Series:ERJ Open Research
Online Access:http://openres.ersjournals.com/content/6/2/00306-2019.full

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