@article{Kelly_S-2020_57363,
title = {Pneumocystis pneumonia, a COVID-19 mimic, reminds us of the importance of HIV testing in COVID-19},
author = {Kelly, S. and Waters, L. and Cevik, M. and Collins, S. and Lewis, J. and Wu, M. and Blanchard, T. and Geretti, A.},
month = {nov},
year = {2020},
abstract = {While clinical environments are highly focused on COVID-19, reports of missed or delayed treatment for conditions that imitate COVID-19, such as pneumonia caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii, are emerging. Given the uncertain spectrum of COVID-19 presentations and variable sensitivity of laboratory tests for SARS-CoV-2, there is a risk that, without a high index of suspicion, alternative aetiologies may be overlooked while pursuing a diagnosis of COVID-19. The British HIV Association has been calling for the inclusion of HIV testing in all patients admitted to hospital with suspected COVID-19. In this article we reflect on the importance of including HIV testing to prevent avoidable morbidity and mortality in our patients.},
pages = {590-592},
volume = {20},
issue = {6},
journal = {Clinical Medicine},
publisher = {Royal College of Physicians},
url = {https://doi.org/10.7861/clinmed.2020-0565},
}
