Histoplasmosis and acquired immunodeficiency syndrome: a study of prognostic factors

Clin Infect Dis. 2004 Jan 1;38(1):134-8. doi: 10.1086/379770. Epub 2003 Dec 4.

Abstract

We aimed to identify prognostic factors for AIDS-associated disseminated histoplasmosis. In a multivariate analysis, we found that dyspnea, a platelet count of <100,000 platelets/mm3, and lactate dehydrogenase levels of >2 times the upper limit of the normal range were significantly independently associated with the death of the patient during the first 30 days of antifungal treatment.

MeSH terms

  • AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections / microbiology*
  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Antifungal Agents / therapeutic use
  • Female
  • Histoplasmosis / diagnosis
  • Histoplasmosis / drug therapy
  • Histoplasmosis / etiology*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Prognosis

Substances

  • Antifungal Agents