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Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia in Tropical and Low and Middle Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression

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  • David M Lowe
  • Molebogeng X Rangaka
  • Fabiana Gordon
  • Chris D James
  • Robert F Miller

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Objective: Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP), the commonest opportunistic infection in HIV-infected patients in the developed world, is less commonly described in tropical and low and middle income countries (LMIC). We sought to investigate predictors of PCP in these settings. Design: Systematic review and meta-regression. Methods: Meta-regression of predictors of PCP diagnosis (33 studies). Qualitative and quantitative assessment of recorded CD4 counts, receipt of prophylaxis and antiretrovirals, sensitivity and specificity of clinical signs and symptoms for PCP, co-infection with other pathogens, and case fatality (117 studies). Results: The most significant predictor of PCP was per capita Gross Domestic Product, which showed strong linear association with odds of PCP diagnosis (p 30%; treatment was largely appropriate. Prophylaxis appeared to reduce the risk for development of PCP, however 24% of children with PCP were receiving prophylaxis. CD4 counts at presentation with PCP were usually

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  • David M Lowe & Molebogeng X Rangaka & Fabiana Gordon & Chris D James & Robert F Miller, 2013. "Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia in Tropical and Low and Middle Income Countries: A Systematic Review and Meta-Regression," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 8(8), pages 1-16, August.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0069969
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0069969
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