Pneumocystis carinii

Clin Chest Med. 1988 Sep;9(3):395-423.

Abstract

This article covers the biology, epidemiology, and pathology of infection with Pneumocystis carinii. The clinical presentation, course, and treatment of pneumonia caused by this organism in patients infected with the human immunodeficiency virus is discussed.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / complications*
  • Animals
  • Humans
  • Pneumocystis / physiology
  • Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / diagnosis
  • Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / drug therapy
  • Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / epidemiology
  • Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / etiology*
  • Prognosis