Pathologic Outcome in HIV-Seropositive Individuals with Nonspecific Bronchoalveolar Lavage Cytology

Piller, Christine F.; Clark, Douglas P.

doi:10.1159/000331967

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Cytological Specimens In the Investigation Of Hiv Infection1

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“…Despite the changes in the pattern of HIV‐associated disease, bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) fluid remains one of the most frequently examined cytological specimens. The overall diagnostic yield from BAL in HIV immunosuppression is 60–76% 74–77 . The most commonly diagnosed organisms are P. carinii (44%), MTB, M. kansasii , Histoplasma , Cryptococcus and bacterial infection.…”

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confidence: 99%