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Currently, the biological diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PjP infection) usually relies on microbiological investigations in bronchial‐alveolar lavage fluid (BALF) by conventional staining methods and/or molecular biology. However, bronchial‐alveolar lavage… Click to show full abstract
Currently, the biological diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PjP infection) usually relies on microbiological investigations in bronchial‐alveolar lavage fluid (BALF) by conventional staining methods and/or molecular biology. However, bronchial‐alveolar lavage is sometimes complicated to manage, especially in weakened patients. Therefore, alternative clinical samples—easier to collect—are warranted in such specific contexts.
Keywords:
jirovecii pneumonia;
pneumocystis jirovecii;
diagnosis pneumocystis
Journal Title: Mycoses
Year Published: 2019
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Journal Title: Mycoses
Year Published: 2019
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