Published in AIDS Weekly, February 14th, 2005
"Lymphoid interstitial pneumonia (LIP) is a rare entity characterized by the infiltration of interstitial tissues and alveolar spaces by lymphocytes, plasma cells, and other lymphoreticular structures.
"The etiology of LIP is unknown, although associations with autoimmune and infectious factors have been described. The incidence of LIP has risen in recent years, mainly in children with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS), while remaining less common in the adult population," investigators in Spain report.
"No agreement has been reached regarding...
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Source: AIDS Weekly (2005-02-14)
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