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Pneumocystis Carinii

Protozoan parasite probably part of normal respiratory flora

Pneumocystis Carinii

 

·        Protozoan parasite probably part of normal respiratory flora

·        Causes interstitial pneumonitis in immuno-compromised patients (transplant, leukaemia, AIDS)

·        Diagnosis: Bronchial lavage or open lung biopsy

·        Treatment: Cotrimoxazole (alternatively pentamidine).  Relapse in 25%


 

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