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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editors-in-Chief: Ujjwal Rastogi, MBBS [2]
Overview
Chest X-ray is an extremely common procedure done to evaluate the organs located in the chest area i.e. lungs, heart, and chest wall. It also helps in diagnosing the cause of various symptoms. (for example persistent cough, shortness of breath, chest pain or injury, and fever)
Chest X Ray
HIV-infected patient presenting with unexplained pulmonary or constitutional symptoms should have a chest x ray.
Pneumocystis Pneumonia
The disease PCP is relatively rare in people with normal immune systems, but common among people with weakened immune systems, such as premature or severely malnourished children, the elderly, and especially persons living with HIV/AIDS, in whom it is most commonly observed.[1] PCP can also develop in patients who are taking immunosuppressive medications. Chest x-ray shows widespread pulmonary infiltrates.
X-ray of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia There is increased white (opacity) in the lower lungs on both sides, characteristic of Pneumocystis pneumonia
References
- ↑ Ryan KJ; Ray CG (editors) (2004). Sherris Medical Microbiology, 4th, McGraw Hill. ISBN 0838585299.
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