Pneumocystis jiroveci Pneumonia
Source: NIH
NIH's 3-pg handout discusses Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, previously called Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP). It lists conditions that cause a weakened immune system and put people at risk of infection. Symptoms and tests used to diagnose the condition are listed. Prevention section includes groups of people for whom preventive therapy is recommended.