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  Pneumocystosis, also known as Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP, previously referred to as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia [PCP]), is an opportunistic infection primarily seen in individuals with impaired immunity. The causative agent of pneumocystosis is the Pneumocystis organism, commonly found in the lungs of healthy humans and other mammals. The organism responsible for human disease is Pneumocystis jirovecii, a ubiquitous parasite present worldwide. The majority of children have antibodies to Pneumocystis by age 3-4, indicating prior exposure to the organism. In immunocompetent individuals, P. jirovecii typically does not cause disease. The symptoms of pneumocystosis are relatively non-specific and may include breathlessness, fever, and a nonproductive (dry) cough. These symptoms tend to develop over several weeks in individuals infected with HIV. Physical signs of pneumocystosis are also non-specific and may include increased respiratory and heart rates. Lung examinatio...

 Pneumocystosis, also known as Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP, previously referred to as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia [PCP]), is an opportunistic infection primarily seen in individuals with impaired immunity. The causative agent of pneumocystosis is the Pneumocystis organism, which is commonly found in the lungs of both healthy humans and other mammals. The organism responsible for human disease is Pneumocystis jirovecii, a ubiquitous parasite present worldwide. The majority of children have antibodies to Pneumocystis by age 3-4, indicating prior exposure to the organism. In immunocompetent individuals, P. jirovecii typically does not cause disease. The symptoms of pneumocystosis are relatively non-specific and may include breathlessness, fever, and a nonproductive (dry) cough. These symptoms tend to develop over several weeks in individuals infected with HIV. Physical signs of pneumocystosis are also non-specific and may include increased respiratory and heart rates. Lung...