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Pneumocystis Pneumonia

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Pneumocystis Pneumonia Underlying Cause

Pneumocystis pneumonia is caused by the organism, Pneumocystis carinii. Pneumocystis pneumonia occurs most commonly in people with weak immune systems, such as AIDS.

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AIDS
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Last Updated: Jun 23, 2008 References

Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD

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Pneumocystis Pneumonia References:

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