Incidence of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia utilizing a polymerase chain reaction‐based diagnosis in patients receiving bendamustine
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.4067
Abstract: Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) is a life‐threatening infection occurring in patients receiving bendamustine. The poorly defined incidence, particularly when utilizing polymerase chain reaction (PCR)‐based diagnostic techniques, precipitates unclear prophylaxis recommendations. Our objective was to determine… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; utilizing polymerase; jirovecii pneumonia; pneumocystis jirovecii ... See more keywords
Prevalence and genotyping of Pneumocystis jirovecii in renal transplant recipients—preliminary report
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-018-6131-0
Abstract: Pneumocystis jirovecii is an opportunistic fungus occurring in human lungs. The group at highest risk consists of HIV-infected and non-HIV-infected immunosuppressed individuals. In these patients, P. jirovecii infection may lead to Pneumocystis pneumonia; it may,… read more here.
Keywords: pneumocystis; pneumocystis jirovecii; transplant recipients; renal transplant ... See more keywords
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in children. A retrospective study in a single center over three decades.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.eimc.2019.05.005
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) is a life-threatening condition in immunocompromised children. Our aim is to analyze the epidemiologic and clinical characteristics of PJP cases in our setting, describing the prognosis and related risk factors.… read more here.
Keywords: jirovecii pneumonia; pneumocystis jirovecii; retrospective study; jirovecii ... See more keywords
Pneumocystis jirovecii immunostain versus Gomori/Grocott methenamine silver stain of bronchoalveolar lavage in cell blocks: an institutional experience.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jasc.2017.06.207
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Current approaches to Pneumocystis jirovecii (PCJ) screening on bronchioalveolar lavage samples (BAL) include Gomori/Grocott methenamine silver stain (GMS), toluidine blue O stain, Wright-Giemsa stain, immunofluorescent antibody stain, and polymerase chain reaction. Another method available… read more here.
Keywords: pneumocystis jirovecii; gms; ihc; pcj ihc ... See more keywords
Late presentation of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia after renal transplant: A case report
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mmcr.2018.01.006
Abstract: The highest risk of opportunistic infections is from 1 to 6 months post-transplant. We report a rare case of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in a renal transplant recipient only on maintenance immunosuppression eleven years after transplant… read more here.
Keywords: jirovecii pneumonia; pneumocystis jirovecii; case; report ... See more keywords
Évaluation du kit de PCR en temps réel MycoGENIE® Pneumocystis jirovecii pour le diagnostic moléculaire de la pneumocystose
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mycmed.2017.04.056
Abstract: Pneumocystis jirovecii (Pj) est un champignon pathogene opportuniste strictement humain. Il colonise transitoirement et sans symptome l’arbre respiratoire des patients immunocompetents, et peut etre responsable d’infections pulmonaires severes chez les patients immunodeprimes. Le diagnostic biologique… read more here.
Keywords: kit mycogenie; pneumocystis jirovecii; kit; ont ete ... See more keywords
Successful long-term treatment of persistent pulmonary air leak in pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia by unidirectional endobronchial valves
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DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2018.08.021
Abstract: Spontaneous pneumothorax is a rare complication of pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia. We report a patient with pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia and therapy-refractory, right-sided pneumothorax due to persistent air leak (PAL) despite prolonged chest tube placement and multiple… read more here.
Keywords: air leak; jirovecii pneumonia; pneumocystis jirovecii;
Pneumocystis Jirovecii detection and comparison of multiple diagnostic methods with quantitative real-time PCR in patients with respiratory symptoms
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DOI: 10.1016/j.sjbs.2020.04.032
Abstract: Pneumocystis jirovecii (PCP) remains a significant cause of mortality and morbidity in patients with respiratory infections. Accurate diagnosis of PCP is still a diagnostic challenge. Hence, the main objectives were to study the incidence of… read more here.
Keywords: detection; real time; pneumocystis jirovecii; pcr ... See more keywords
Coincidence of Candida Endophthalmitis, and Aspergillus and Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia in a COVID-19 Patient: Case Report.
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DOI: 10.1080/09273948.2023.2188224
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is associated with immune system dysfunction and makes patients vulnerable to opportunistic infections. This report presents a patient with a history of COVID-19, suffering from opportunistic infections. CASE DESCRIPTION We… read more here.
Keywords: aspergillus pneumocystis; covid; candida; pneumocystis jirovecii ... See more keywords
Epstein - Barr Virus (EBV) Associated B-Cell Lymphoma: An Unusual Involvement Of The Heart And Kidney In An HIV Positive Patient With Concurrent Cytomegalovirus (CMV) Pneumonia And Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia (PCP)
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DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqaa161.336
Abstract: Introduction/Objective: We report a 68-year-old man with Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection and significant weight loss during the past two years who presented with dyspnea. He was not receiving any treatment for HIV infection, and… read more here.
Keywords: ebv; cmv; heart; pneumocystis jirovecii ... See more keywords
Plasma concentrations of atovaquone given to immunocompromised patients to prevent Pneumocystis jirovecii
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DOI: 10.1093/jac/dkx198
Abstract: Objectives: Atovaquone is one of the alternatives to trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole for prophylaxis of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) in immunocompromised patients. In volunteers, there was wide inter‐individual variability in atovaquone bioavailability. The aim of this study was… read more here.
Keywords: pneumocystis jirovecii; plasma concentrations; concentrations atovaquone; immunocompromised patients ... See more keywords