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Pneumocystis Infections

Infections with species in the genus PNEUMOCYSTIS, a fungus causing interstitial plasma cell pneumonia (PNEUMONIA, PNEUMOCYSTIS) and other infections in humans and other MAMMALS. Immunocompromised patients, especially those with AIDS, are particularly susceptible to these infections. Extrapulmonary sites are rare but seen occasionally.
Also Known As:
Pneumocystis carinii Infections; Infection, P carinii; Infection, P jirovecii; Infection, P. carinii; Infection, P. jirovecii; Infection, Pneumocystis; Infection, Pneumocystis jirovecii; P carinii Infections; P jirovecii Infections; P. carinii Infections; P. jirovecii Infections; Pneumocystis Infection; Pneumocystis jirovecii Infections; P carinii Infection; P jirovecii Infection; P. carinii Infection; P. jirovecii Infection; Pneumocystis carinii Infection; Pneumocystis jirovecii Infection
Networked: 298 relevant articles (19 outcomes, 13 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
2. Infections
3. Pneumonia (Pneumonitis)
4. Neutropenia
5. Inflammation (Inflammations)

Experts

1. Kolls, Jay K: 9 articles (01/2021 - 09/2002)
2. Shellito, Judd E: 7 articles (01/2013 - 09/2002)
3. Kovacs, Joseph A: 6 articles (06/2022 - 05/2003)
4. Zheng, Mingquan: 6 articles (01/2019 - 09/2002)
5. Lee, Chao-Hung: 6 articles (10/2017 - 01/2006)
6. Bishop, Lisa R: 5 articles (06/2022 - 06/2014)
7. Durant, Pamela J: 5 articles (01/2013 - 01/2006)
8. Lasbury, Mark E: 4 articles (04/2010 - 01/2006)
9. Ponce, Carolina A: 3 articles (01/2022 - 01/2014)
10. Vargas, Sergio L: 3 articles (01/2022 - 01/2014)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Pneumocystis Infections:
1. SulfamethoxazoleFDA LinkGeneric
2. Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination Trimethoprim (Co-Trimoxazole)FDA LinkGeneric
3. AntigensIBA
4. Trimethoprim (Proloprim)FDA LinkGeneric
5. AntibodiesIBA
6. Thymidine Monophosphate (TMP)IBA
7. RoxithromycinIBA
8. Proteins (Proteins, Gene)FDA Link
9. Zidovudine (Retrovir)FDA LinkGeneric
10. PrimaquineFDA Link

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Drug Therapy (Chemotherapy)
3. Heart-Lung Transplantation
4. Transplantation
5. Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART)