HIV Infection Is Associated With Reduced Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity

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Authors

Kristina Crothers · Johns Hopkins University

Kathleen McGinnis · University of Pittsburgh

Eric C. Kleerup · University of California, Los Angeles

Cherry Wongtrakool · Emory University

Guy Soo Hoo · University of California, Los Angeles

Joon Kim · James J. Peters VA Medical Center

Amir Sharafkhaneh

Abstract

HIV infection is an independent risk factor for reduced DLCO, particularly in individuals with a CD4 cell count below 200 cells per microliter. Abnormalities in pulmonary function among HIV-infected patients manifest clinically with increased respiratory symptoms. Mechanisms accounting for the reduced DLCO require further evaluation.

Topics & Keywords

Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment HIV-related health complications and treatments HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: JAIDS Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes

Volume 64, Issue 3, pp. 271-278

DOI: 10.1097/qai.0b013e3182a9215a

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