Peculiarities of bacterial agents of pneumonia in HIV-infected patients. Preventive measures for pulmonary infections in immunocompromised patients (literature review)

Abstract

The problem of HIV infection in Russia remains topical, despite the active prevention and use of antiretroviral therapy. The main causes of hospitalization and lethal outcome among HIV patients are respiratory diseases, community-acquired pneumonia in particular. This article analyzes the literature data on causative agents of pneumonia in HIV-positive patients, the possibility to vaccinate such patients and its effectiveness.