Pneumocystis Infections
| Medical Definition: |
Infections with species in the genus PNEUMOCYSTIS, a fungus causing interstitial plasma cell pneumonia (PNEUMONIA, PNEUMOCYSTIS) and other infections in humans and other MAMMALS. Immunocompromised patients, especially those with AIDS, are particularly susceptible to these infections. Extrapulmonary sites are rare but seen occasionally. |
| Guide Notes: |
coord IM with precoord organ/dis term (IM) but consider more commonly PNEUMONIA, PNEUMOCYSTIS |
| Previously Indexed: |
Mycoses (1989-1991),Pneumonia, Pneumocystis carinii (1966-1991),Protozoan Infections (1985-1988) |
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