Pneumocystis pneumonia
Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a serious illness caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii. PCP is one of the most frequent and severe opportunistic infections in people with weakened immune systems, particularly people with HIV/AIDS. Although people with HIV/AIDS are less likely to get PCP today than in recent years, PCP is still a significant public health problem.
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Histopathology showing Pneumocystis cysts in the lung of a patient with AIDS
05/17/2012 08:00 PM EDT
Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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