16th February 2024

A mother brings her one-year-old son to the hospital due to a seven-day history

A mother brings her one-year-old son to the hospital due to a seven-day history of worsening breathlessness, cough and respiratory distress. His saturations are 87% on room air, and there is visible nasal flaring. A CXR reveals bilateral fine interstitial changes in both midzones. Due to respiratory distress, the child is intubated and ventilated. Bronchoscopy washing was positive for Pneumocystis jirovecii. An HIV test is negative.

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