The pleural effusion in HIV - an approach to diagnosis

Mostert, Chris J.; Pannell, N.

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dc.contributor.author	Mostert, Chris J.
dc.contributor.author	Pannell, N.
dc.date.accessioned	2010-03-04T06:31:54Z
dc.date.available	2010-03-04T06:31:54Z
dc.date.issued	2009-07
dc.description.abstract	HIV is one of the most prevalent diseases and causes of mortality in sub-Saharan Africa. Pleural disease is common in the population of this region, especially pleural effusion. The disease is associated with a significant mortality rate, and correct diagnostic and therapeutic management is essential to optimising the possibility of a favourable outcome.	en
dc.identifier.citation	Mostert, C & Pannell, N 2009, 'The pleural effusion in HIV - an approach to diagnosis', South African Family Practice, vol. 51, no. 4, pp. 280-282. [www.safpj.co.za]	en
dc.identifier.issn	1726-426X
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/2263/13305
dc.language.iso	en	en
dc.publisher	OpenJournals Publishing	en
dc.rights	© 2009. The Authors. Licensee: OpenJournals Publishing. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.	en
dc.subject.lcsh	HIV infections -- Africa, Sub-Saharan	en
dc.subject.lcsh	AIDS (Disease) -- Mortality -- Africa, Sub-Saharan	en
dc.subject.lcsh	Pleural effusions -- Africa, Sub-Saharan -- Treatment	en
dc.title	The pleural effusion in HIV - an approach to diagnosis	en
dc.type	Article	en