[Cytomegalovirus pneumonia in patients with AIDS treated foscarnet. Our experience]

Minerva Med. 1997 Oct;88(10):411-3.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

A case of cytomegalovirus pneumonia occurring in a patient affected with AIDS is reported. The treatment of this disease is still difficult and remission of CHV-pneumonia after therapy with foscarnet is emphasized.

Publication types

  • Case Reports
  • English Abstract

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
  • Adult
  • Antiviral Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / complications
  • Cytomegalovirus Infections / drug therapy*
  • Female
  • Foscarnet / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Pneumonia, Viral / complications
  • Pneumonia, Viral / drug therapy*
  • Pneumonia, Viral / virology

Substances

  • Antiviral Agents
  • Foscarnet