Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
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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.
Common symptoms reported by people with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
Treatments taken by people with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia
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Who has Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia on PatientsLikeMe?
- 20 patients have this condition
- 0 new patients joined this month
- 1 say Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia is their primary condition
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 0 | |
| 30s | 2 | |
| 40s | 0 | |
| 50s | 4 | |
| 60s | 7 | |
| 70+ | 4 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 10 | |
| Female | 7 |