Pneumocystis pneumonia in South African children diagnosed by molecular methods
Pneumocystis pneumonia in South African children diagnosed by molecular methods
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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England: BioMed Central Ltd
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Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is an important cause of hospitalization and mortality in HIV-infected children. However, the incidence of PCP has been underestimated due to poor sensitivity of diagnostic tests. The use of polymerase chain reaction (PCR) for pneumocystis has enabled more reliable diagnosis. This study describes the incidence, clinical...
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Pneumocystis pneumonia in South African children diagnosed by molecular methods
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TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3892044
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_pubmedcentral_primary_oai_pubmedcentral_nih_gov_3892044
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1756-0500
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1756-0500
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10.1186/1756-0500-7-26
