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Pulmonary Infections
Do you use steroids in the management of PJP pneumonia with severe hypoxia in HIV negative patients?
Data on the role of steroids in HIV negative patients with PJP has been conflicting.
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Yes, I do use steroids in PJP pneumonia with severe hypoxia.
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