Pulmonary-complications of HIV AIDS

Radiographic Pattern Common Causes

Normal

Early PCP

Diffuse interstitial infiltrates

PCP, TB, viral, or disseminated fungal

Focal consolidation or masses

Bacterial or fungal, TB, KS

Cavitary lesions

TB, NTM, aspergillus, other fungal, bacterial (incl. Staph aureus, Nocardia, Rhodococcus)

Pleural effusion

TB, bacterial or fungal, KS, lymphoma