Abstract
We present thirteen examples of pulmonary pneumocystis (PCP) in patients without HIV infection. Eight men and five women, average age 55, with one instance of breast neoplasia, two cases of DICV, one case of "Goodpasture's syndrome," one case of idiopathic fibrosing PINS treated with extended corticotherapy for two years, and the other patient without known immunosuppression. In 11 cases, there is persistent dyspnea and severe hypoxia. Lymphopenia (9 instances), with a 920.76 element/mm3 average rate. Except in two cases where examination of the bronchoalveolar lavage fluid was required, the diagnosis was established by the isolation of Pneumocystis jiroveci in the induced sputum. The evolution was positive in every case while receiving trimethoprine-sulfametaxazole and corticosteroid therapy.
Sign-in/Register to access full text options 
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
