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Pneumocystosis

Pneumocystosis is an infection of the lungs caused by the microorganism Pneumocystis carinii. Pneumocystosis is almost exclusively seen in individuals whose immune systems have been compromised by AIDS or chemotherapy. Pneumocystosis is usually a terminal event in AIDS patients.
Pneumocystosis



Review Date: 8/16/2004 12:00:00 AM
Reviewed By: J. Gordon Lambert, MD, Associate Medical Director RxRemedy and A.D.A.M. Medical Illustration Team.

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