Outcome and prognostic factors of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in immunocompromised adults: a prospective observational study

Outcome and prognostic factors of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in immunocompromised adults: a prospective observational study

Abstract Background Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) remains a severe disease associated with high rates of invasive mechanical ventilation (MV) and mortality. The objectives of this study were to assess early risk factors for severe PJP and 90-day mortality, including the broncho-alveolar lav...

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Main Authors: Benjamin Jean Gaborit, Benoit Tessoulin, Rose-Anne Lavergne, Florent Morio, Christine Sagan, Emmanuel Canet, Raphael Lecomte, Paul Leturnier, Colin Deschanvres, Lydie Khatchatourian, Nathalie Asseray, Charlotte Garret, Michael Vourch, Delphine Marest, François Raffi, David Boutoille, Jean Reignier
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2019-11-01
Series:Annals of Intensive Care
Subjects:
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia
Early prognostic score
High flow oxygen
Haematological malignancies
Alveolitis
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13613-019-0604-x

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