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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.
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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*
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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.
Common 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.
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Treatments taken by people for Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
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