Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease: A case-control study.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.semarthrit.2016.09.009
Abstract: INTRODUCTION AND OBJECTIVES Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) is an opportunistic fungal infection that affects the immunocompromised. Patients with systemic autoimmune rheumatic disease are increasingly recognised as an at-risk clinical population with a high mortality. This… read more here.
Keywords: pjp; rheumatic disease; disease; systemic autoimmune ... See more keywords
Combination of Echinocandins and Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole for the Treatment of Pneumocystis jiroveci Pneumonia After Heart Transplantation.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.transproceed.2017.04.020
Abstract: BACKGROUND The echinocandins have shown anti-Pneumocystis jiroveci activity in nonhuman animal models; however, the corresponding human clinical experience has been rarely reported. We report a clinical picture of P jiroveci pneumonia (PJP) and determine the… read more here.
Keywords: tmp smz; transplantation; pjp; pneumocystis jiroveci ... See more keywords
P14.128 Lack of development of Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia in a cohort of 103 Italian glioblastoma patients not receiving prophylaxis during post-surgical chemoradiotherapy
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DOI: 10.1093/neuonc/noz126.363
Abstract: Patients diagnosed with high grade gliomas (HGG) usually receive surgery, radiation, temozolomide (TMZ) and corticosteroids. A major concern in patients who receive chemoradiotherapy (CRT) is the risk of developing secondary myelosuppression and a related infection… read more here.
Keywords: pjp prophylaxis; pjp; pneumocystis jirovecii; crt ... See more keywords
Low-Dose TMP-SMX in the Treatment of Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofaa112
Abstract: Abstract Background Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) remains a common and highly morbid infection for immunocompromised patients. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX) is the antimicrobial treatment of choice. However, treatment with TMP-SMX can lead to significant dose-dependent renal and… read more here.
Keywords: pjp; pneumocystis jirovecii; treatment; review ... See more keywords
High prevalence and mortality of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in anti-MDA5 antibody-positive dermatomyositis.
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DOI: 10.1093/rheumatology/kead063
Abstract: OBJECTIVES To identify potential risk factors and prognostic factors of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) infection in anti-melanoma differentiation-associated gene 5 antibody-positive dermatomyositis (anti-MDA5+ DM) patients, and to evaluate the diagnostic performance of metagenomic next-generation sequencing… read more here.
Keywords: anti mda5; pneumocystis jirovecii; antibody positive; pjp ... See more keywords
VV-ECMO combined with prone position ventilation in the treatment of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000028482
Abstract: Abstract Introduction: Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) occurs in immunocompromised hosts. It is classified as PJP with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (HIV-PJP) and PJP without HIV infection (non-HIV PJP). Compared with HIV-PJP, non-HIV PJP is… read more here.
Keywords: prone position; hiv; ecmo combined; combined prone ... See more keywords
Pneumocystis jiroveci: still troublesome to diagnose and treat.
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DOI: 10.1097/qco.0000000000001155
Abstract: PURPOSE OF REVIEW Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP) poses an important risk in immunodeficient patients. Several aspects of the pathogenesis and management of PJP remain poorly understood. The aim of this review is to describe new… read more here.
Keywords: treatment; jiroveci still; pneumocystis jiroveci; pjp ... See more keywords
Risk factors and outcomes of Pneumocystis pneumonia in solid organ transplant recipients: Impact of posttransplant lymphoproliferative disorder.
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DOI: 10.1111/ctr.15021
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) is a potentially fatal infection afflicting the immunocompromised population, including solid organ transplant (SOT) recipients. Several risk factors have been described; however, little is known regarding the risk of PJP… read more here.
Keywords: sot recipients; pjp; risk; risk factors ... See more keywords
Critical appraisal of the quality and content of clinical practice guidelines for pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP) prophylaxis using the AGREE II instrument
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DOI: 10.1111/jcpt.13213
Abstract: Pneumocystis jiroveci (P jiroveci) is an important opportunistic fungus and causes pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP) in kidney transplant recipients (KTRs). By using the Appraisal of Guidelines for Research and Evaluation (AGREE) II instrument, the objective… read more here.
Keywords: pjp prophylaxis; pjp; agree instrument; pneumonia pjp ... See more keywords
OP0240 EPIDEMIOLOGY, PREDICTORS OF MORTALITY AND ROLE OF PROPHYLAXIS FOR PNEUMOCYSTITIS JIROVECI PNEUMONIA AMONG RHEUMATIC PATIENTS: A TERRITORY-WIDE STUDY
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DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2021-eular.4057
Abstract: Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP) is an opportunistic infection affecting immunocompromised individuals. Due to its high mortality, PJP prophylaxis is commonly recommended for many immunocompromising conditions. However, evidence regarding the burden and role of prophylaxis in… read more here.
Keywords: among rheumatic; pjp; mortality; prophylaxis ... See more keywords
Prognostic analysis of concurrent Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus: a retrospective study
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-024-09757-4
Abstract: Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) has been less deadly since the advent of corticosteroid-sparing medications. SLE patients still have a higher mortality rate than the general population. Infectious disease is reported as one of the major… read more here.
Keywords: patients sle; pjp; systemic lupus; pneumocystis jirovecii ... See more keywords