Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) ... Before the 1980s, P. jirovecii was called P. carinii and was classed a protozoal infection. The “C” in the acronym PCP originally stood for carinii.

In the period October 1980-May 1981, 5 young men, all active homosexuals, were treated for biopsy-confirmed Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia at 3 different hospitals in Los Angeles, California.

Pneumocystis is an organism that has changed name and species over the past few years: Originally called “Pneumocystis carinii”, and thought to be a protozoa, it was discovered that it is in fact a ...

Therefore Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) must also be included in the clinical differential. ... Severe Pneumonia in the Elderly: Risks, Treatment, and Prevention.

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Atovaquone is a quinone antimicrobial drug used to prevent pneumocycstis jirovecii pneumonia (formerly known as PCP for pneumocystis carinii pneumonia) in adults and adolescents aged 13 and older.

Did you know that certain medications can cause symptom of 'Pneumocystis carinii infection'. Find these drugs listed on the page and be warned of similar symptoms as possible side-effects.

Pneumocystis carinii is a microscopic fungus that affects the lungs, and is the most important cause of pneumonia in people with HIV/Aids. Common symptoms of PCP include tiredness, fever, ...

The article describes cases of a rare lung infection, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, in five young, previously healthy gay men in Los Angeles. Los Angeles immunologist Dr. Michael Gottlieb, ...

The article describes cases of a rare lung infection, Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia, in five young, previously healthy gay men in Los Angeles. Los Angeles immunologist Dr. Michael Gottlieb, ...