Mostert, Chris J.Pannell, N.2010-03-042010-03-042009-07Mostert, 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]1726-426Xhttp://hdl.handle.net/2263/13305HIV 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© 2009. The Authors. Licensee: OpenJournals Publishing. This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution License.HIV infections -- Africa, Sub-SaharanAIDS (Disease) -- Mortality -- Africa, Sub-SaharanPleural effusions -- Africa, Sub-Saharan -- TreatmentArticle