30-year-old HIV-positive female with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage

J Intensive Care Med. 2009 May-Jun;24(3):200-4. doi: 10.1177/0885066609332583.

Abstract

We present a case of Strongyloides stercoralis hyperinfection in a 30-year-old HIV positive female who presents with diffuse alveolar hemorrhage. We discuss the relevant differential diagnoses and characteristic imaging findings.

Publication types

  • Case Reports

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
  • Diagnosis, Differential
  • Female
  • Hemorrhage / diagnosis*
  • Humans
  • Lung Diseases / diagnosis
  • Pulmonary Alveoli*
  • Strongyloidiasis / diagnosis*
  • Young Adult