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Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia and Pulmonary Thromboembolism as Primary Manifestations of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection: A Case Report and Clinical Course

Monroy-Meneses Carlos Eduardo, Pérez-Millán Karla Janeth, Flores-Hernandez Daniela, Ruiz-Gonzalez Samantha Lizeth, Carmona-Tapia Daniela Alejandra

SAR Journal of Medical Case Reports, 2025

Abstract

Opportunistic infections such as Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) and thromboembolic complications are frequent and well-known manifestations in patients with advanced human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Their simultaneous presentation as the initial HIV diagnosis in a previously healthy patient is rare and represents a diagnostic and therapeutic challenge due to its potentially fatal nature.

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