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Pneumocystis Pneumonia Definition
Common names:
  • Lung Infection Pneumocystis
  • Pneumocystis Pneumonia
  • Pneumonia Pneumocystis
A person with pneumocystis pneumonia has inflammation of the lung, caused by an infection with Pneumocystis carinii. Images

Pneumocystis pneumonia occurs most commonly in people with weak immune systems, such as AIDS.

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Last Updated: Sep 11, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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