Genotyping of Pneumocystis jirovecii in colonized patients with various pulmonary diseases
- Authors: Sokulska M, Kicia M, Wesolowska M, Piesiak P, Kowal A, Lobo ML, Kopacz Z, Hendrich AB, Matos O
- Publication Year: 2018
- Journal: Medical Mycology
- Link: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29228377
Pneumocystis jirovecii is an opportunistic fungus causing Pneumocystis pneumonia primarily in immunosuppressed patients. However, immunocompetent individuals may become colonized and, as asymptomatic carriers, serve as reservoirs of the pathogen. Moreover, these asymptomatic carriers are at higher risk of developing pneumonia if favorable conditions occur. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of P. jirovecii in […]
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