Pneumocystis pneumonia
Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a serious illness caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii. PCP is one of the most frequent and severe opportunistic infections in people with weakened immune systems, particularly people with HIV/AIDS. Although people with HIV/AIDS are less likely to get PCP today than in recent years, PCP is still a significant public health problem.
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Histopathology showing Pneumocystis cysts in the lung of a patient with AIDS
Pneumocystis pneumonia Topics
Definition
What is Pneumocystis pneumonia?
Symptoms
Fever, dry cough, shortness of breath…
Risk & Prevention
Who gets it and how it can be prevented…
Sources of Infection
Inhalation of spores from the environment…
Diagnosis & Testing
See your health care provider, sample tissue, clinical diagnosis…
Treatment & Outcomes
Antifungal treatment, resolution of symptoms…
Additional Information
Resources and publications…
Statistics
Incidence, surveillance…
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