Causes Of Pneumocystis Pneumonia

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Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP)

What Is PCP? Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP or pneumocystis) is the most common opportunistic infection in people with HIV. Without treatment, over 85% of people with HIV would eventually develop PCP. It has been the major killer of people with HIV. Although PCP is now almost entirely preventable and treatable, it still causes death in about 10% of cases. Currently, with strong antiretroviral therapy (ART, see Fact Sheet 403 ) available, PCP...

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Active pneumocystis pneumonia

My son was diagnosed with AIDS at the same time he came down with pneumocystis (disgnosed through bronchoscopy & samples). He was treated with Bactrim; when that produced no improvement, they started pentamidine, with Retrovir and Epivir. He...

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

The chances of survival are not fantastic in this situation, but they're not zero, either. It's hard to come up with an exact figure, but cases this severe have about a 10-20% survival rate. The lungs can sometimes be so damaged from the... Read more »

pneumocystis carinii pneumonia

pneumocystis carinii pneumonia is a protozoal or atypical fungal infection? pneumocystis carinii pneumonia It is an atypical fungal infection....

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine

It is an atypical fungal infection.... Read more »

Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia

What are some of the latest developments in preventing and treating this infection? Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia THe best prevention is for people who have T cells below 200 cells to take trimethprim-sulfamethoxazole (bactrim) either daily or 3...

Response from Judith Currier, M.D.

University of CA, LA School of Medicine

THe best prevention is for people who have T cells below 200 cells to take trimethprim-sulfamethoxazole (bactrim) either daily or 3 times per week. For those allergic to sulfa, either dapsone, aerosolozed pentamidine or atovaquone(mepron) can be... Read more »

AIDS Pneumonia (PCP)

What is PCP? How does it differ from other pneumonia? What is the course of the infection and recommended treatment? AIDS Pneumonia (PCP) PCP stands for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Technically, Pneumocystis carinii is a fungus, but until...

Response from Cal Cohen, M.D., M.S.

Harvard Medical School

PCP stands for Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia. Technically, Pneumocystis carinii is a fungus, but until recently it was always thought to be a parasite. Because it acts more like a parasite and responds to some antiparasitic drugs but not to... Read more »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Pneumocystis Pneumonia -- Los Angeles

In the period October 1980-May 1981, 5 young men, all active homosexuals,were treated for biopsy-confirmed Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia at 3different hospitals in Los Angeles, California. Two of the patients died. All 5patients had... Read more »

La Neumonía por Pneumocystis (PCP)

¿Qué es la PCP? ¿Cómo se Trata la PCP? ¿Se Puede Prevenir la PCP? ¿Qué Medicamento es Mejor? ¿Se Puede Prevenir la PCP? En Pocas Palabras ¿Qué es la PCP? La neumonía por Pneumocystis (PCP por sus siglas en inglés) es... Read more »

U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Aprende Sobre la Pulmonía Pneumocystis Carinii (PCP)

¿Qué puedes hacer contra la pulmonía PCP? Muchas personas que tienen el VIH, el virus que causa el SIDA, pueden contraer una infección en los pulmones llamada pulmonía Pneumocystis carinii , o"PCP". Esta publicación discute sobre la... Read more »

You Can Prevent PCP in Children: A Guide for People With HIV Infection

PCP is the most serious infection among children with HIV. It can be fatal. PCP can be prevented and treated. TMP-SMX, also known as Bactrim, Septra, or Cotrim* , is the best medicine for preventing and treating PCP. Early diagnosis and... Read more »

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Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia (PCP)

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Hello all. Does anyone know of any newer meds for the prevention of another episode PCP? I have tried with fail: Bactrim (allergic to sulfa), Dapsone (causes severe rashs), Pentamidine (if anyone has ever used it you'll know what it does). I am... Read more »

Pneumonia

Posted by hello123, 3 Replies

If someone with HIV had pneumonia, would they be able to recover with regular antibiotics? Thank you for reading this and please respond. Pneumonia Short answer: Yes.

Long answer: Certain types of pneumonia are best treated with certain drugs. So it... Read more »

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Can ARS Cause one to get Pneumomnia ? dry cough low fever and X ray shows spot on the lungs . Dr Says its Pneumonia could it be ARS ?

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