August 24, 2013Open Access

HIV Infection Is Associated With Reduced Pulmonary Diffusing Capacity

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HIV infection is an independent risk factor for reduced DLCO, particularly in individuals with a CD4 cell count below 200 cells per microliter. Abnormalities in pulmonary function among HIV-infected patients manifest clinically with increased respiratory symptoms. Mechanisms accounting for the reduced DLCO require further evaluation.

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Crothers et al. (Sat,) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69dc5c3f3080d3567e274fb4 https://doi.org/https://doi.org/10.1097/qai.0b013e3182a9215a

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