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pneumocystis pneumonia
(redirected from Pneumocystis carinii)

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Noun1.pneumocystis pneumonia - pneumonia occurring in infants or in persons with impaired immune systems (as AIDS victims)
pneumonia - respiratory disease characterized by inflammation of the lung parenchyma (excluding the bronchi) with congestion caused by viruses or bacteria or irritants


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Accuracy of high-resolution CT in distinguishing between Pneumocysitis carinii pneumonia and non- Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in AIDS patients.
For example, 89% of patients meeting the criteria for prophylaxis against Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in the risk-behavior group received prophylaxis, as did 80% of vertical-transmission patients.
To the Editor: Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) is known to be associated with immunodeficiency states such as AIDS, malignancies and chemotherapy.
 
 
 
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