What is Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia?

Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia formally called PCP (pneumocystis carinii pneumonia) is a fungal infection and inflammation of the lungs caused by a common fungus called Pneumocystis jiroveci. People with a weakened immune system are susceptible to this infection.

How do members experience Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia?

Top 5 symptoms reported by people with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia*

*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.

Top treatments taken by people for Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia*

Who has Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia on PatientsLikeMe?

Age

Age Proportion # of patients
<20 0
20s 0
30s 2
40s 0
50s 1
60s 6
70+ 9

Distribution of sex

Sex

Sex Proportion # of patients
Male 11
Female 7