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- The primary NIH organization for research on Pneumocystis Infections is the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
Pneumocystis Infections
Pneumocystis jirovec is a tiny fungus that lives in the lungs of many people. Most people's immune systems keep the fungus under control. But if your immune system is weak, the fungus can make you very sick.
The most common problem of infection is pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). PCP once was the major cause of death for people with AIDS. But now, it is possible to prevent or treat most cases. The key to surviving PCP is early treatment. The first signs of PCP are difficulty breathing, fever and a dry cough. If you have these symptoms, see your doctor right away.
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Overviews
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Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP)(New Mexico AIDS Education and Training Center)
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Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP)(New Mexico AIDS Education and Training Center)
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Prevention/Screening
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You Can Prevent PCP: A Guide for People with HIV Infection(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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You Can Prevent PCP: A Guide for People with HIV Infection(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
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Disease Management
- CD4 Count(American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
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Specific Conditions
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Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP) and HIV(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP) and HIV(American Academy of Family Physicians)
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Clinical Trials
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Pneumocystis Infections
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ClinicalTrials.gov: Pneumocystis Infections
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Journal Articles
References and abstracts from MEDLINE/PubMed (National Library of Medicine)
- Article: Adjunctive corticosteroid treatment of clinical Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia in infants...
- Article: Unusual case of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia during primary HIV infection.
- Article: When is it safe to stop Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia prophylaxis?...
- Pneumocystis Infections -- see more articles
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Organizations
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AIDSinfo(Dept. of Health and Human Services)
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
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AIDSinfo(Dept. of Health and Human Services)
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Children
- Pneumocystis Pneumonia(Nemours Foundation)
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You Can Prevent PCP in Children: A Guide for People with HIV Infection(Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Also available in Spanish
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Date last updated: 30 July 2008 Topic last reviewed: 16 May 2008 |