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HIV/AIDS
Studies from Vall d'Hebron University update current data on HIV/AIDS
October 29th, 2008
"Objectives Despite a recent decrease, bacterial pneumonia (BP) is still the most common admission diagnosis in HIV patients. We analyse BP incidence, characteristics and prevention measures," scientists in Barcelona, Spain report. " Observational study of all patients hospitalized for BP in a tertiary hospital in Barcelona, Spain, from January 2000 to December 2005. Demographic and HIV-related data, BP risk factors, characteristics of BP and outcomes are analysed. One hundred and eighty-six BP episodes in 161 patients were included; patients were mainly male (73.7%) and intravenous drug users (73.7%). A decrease in BP incidence was seen during the study period,...
Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-10-29)
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