High-flow nasal cannula therapy reduced intubation rates in critically ill Pneumocystis pneumonia patients, though survival benefits were not observed, in a multicenter retrospective analysis.

PJP was associated with high mortality and low prophylaxis rates among immunocompromised patients without HIV infection.

A new scoping review highlights emerging concerns around Pneumocystis infection in pregnant women, including potential neonatal respiratory risks and the need for increased screening.

Pope Francis has developed pneumonia in both lungs and will not participate in activities through the weekend because of his health issues, the Vatican announced on Tuesday. Francis, who was ...

ABSTRACT: Pneumcystis jirovecii is a pathogen that causes Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), an infection in (HIV/ADS) and other immunocompromised patients. The rare reports of P. jirovecii pneumonia in ...

KEYWORDS: Pneumocystis jirovecii, Nested PCR, Pulmonary tuberculosis, Smear Negative JOURNAL NAME: Journal of Tuberculosis Research, Vol.12 No.4, December 9, 2024 ABSTRACT: Pneumcystis jirovecii is a ...

Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PcP) is an opportunistic infection associated with immunocompromised patients. The development of novel immunotherapies has promoted the incidence of PcP. This study ...

Increased CD16+ T cell populations in bronchoalveolar lavage fluid highlight a potential biomarker and immune response mechanism in Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia.

Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is an infectious lung disease caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii fungi. A compromised immune system is the main risk factor for PCP. Sudden fever, cough, trouble breathing, ...

Background The laboratory diagnosis of P. jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) is typically based on microscopic observation of cysts and trophic forms on deep respiratory specimens. In low-income countries, ...

Scientists at Tulane University School of Medicine have developed a promising new model to study a pneumonia-causing fungus that has been notoriously difficult to culture in a lab. Researchers were ...