Pneumocystis pneumonia

Case contributed by Andrew Dixon
Diagnosis probable

Presentation

Short of breath. Unwell. Known HIV not on treatment.

Patient Data

Age: 35
Gender: Male

Chest Xray

x-ray

Diffuse bilateral pulmonary airspace opacities

Chest Xray: 24 hours later

x-ray

Mild improvement after treatment

Case Discussion

Pneumocystis pneumonia in a patient with untreated HIV

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