Progressive respiratory distress in a 42-year-old HIV-positive woman with systemic lupus erythematosus

Progressive respiratory distress in a 42-year-old HIV-positive woman with systemic lupus erythematosus

Abstract Background Identifying and treating the cause of pulmonary symptoms in HIV patients with underlying systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) can be very challenging. Delays in diagnosing active SLE in HIV patients can lead to significant morbidity and even mortality. We report the case of an HIV-...

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Main Authors: Katongo Mutengo, Patrice Mukomena, Nason Lambwe, Owen Ngalamika
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-06-01
Series:European Journal of Medical Research
Subjects:
Systemic lupus erythematosus
HIV
Pulmonary embolism
Respiratory distress
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s40001-017-0261-1

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