| Literature DB >> 23645284 |
Dinesh Raj1, Tsultem Doma Bhutia, Sandeep Mathur, Sushil Kumar Kabra, Rakesh Lodha.
Abstract
The authors report an infant with common variable immunodeficiency (CVID) with Pneumocystis pneumonia who developed secondary pulmonary alveolar proteinosis (PAP). This is the youngest infant reported to develop PAP secondary to Pneumocystis infection in an immunocompromised state. He was effectively managed with anti-microbials, frequent lung toilet, optimized mechanical ventilation, and supportive care.Entities:
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Year: 2013 PMID: 23645284 DOI: 10.1007/s12098-013-1027-6
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Indian J Pediatr ISSN: 0019-5456 Impact factor: 1.967