What happens to pneumocystis prophylaxis use when antiretroviral therapy is widely available?

S. Capocci, C. Smith, N. Marshall, R. Tsintas, F. Thomas, M. Tyrer, M. Johnson, M. Lipman (London, United Kingdom)

Source: Annual Congress 2012 - Viral infections and rare respiratory infections
Session: Viral infections and rare respiratory infections
Session type: Thematic Poster Session
Number: 2547
Disease area: Respiratory infections

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