- Late-Onset Granulomatous Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia in A Renal Transplant Recipient: A Clinical Grand Round Conference Case in 2022
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Baek YJ, Kim K, Nam BD, Jung J, Lee E, Noh H, Kim TH
- KMID: 2546674
- Infect Chemother.
- 2023 Sep;55(3):309-316.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2023.0084
Late-onsetPneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) can be developed in solid organ transplant (SOT) patients. Granulomatous P. jirovecii pneumonia (GPCP) can occur in immunocompromised patients, but has rarely been reported in SOT... -
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- Recent Advances in the Diagnosis and Management of Pneumocystis Pneumonia
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Tasaka S
- KMID: 2471889
- Tuberc Respir Dis.
- 2020 Apr;83(2):132-140.
- doi: 10.4046/trd.2020.0015
In human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients, Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) is a wellk-nown opportunistic infection and its management has been established. However, PCP is an emerging threat to immunocompromised patients... -
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- Comparative Evaluation Between the RealStar Pneumocystis jirovecii PCR Kit and the AmpliSens Pneumocystis jirovecii (carinii)-FRT PCR Kit for Detecting P. jirovecii in Non-HIV Immunocompromised Patients
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Huh HJ, Lim KR, Ki CS, Huh K, Shim HJ, Song DJ, Kim YJ, Chung DR, Lee NY
- KMID: 2425973
- Ann Lab Med.
- 2019 Mar;39(2):176-182.
- doi: 10.3343/alm.2019.39.2.176
BACKGROUND: Real-time PCR is more sensitive than microscopic examination for detecting Pneumocystis jirovecii. We compared the performance of two assays for detecting P. jirovecii DNA: the RealStar Pneumocystis jirovecii PCR... -
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- Proposal of a Selective Prophylaxis Strategy Based on Risk Factors to Prevent Early and Late Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia after Renal Transplantation
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Lee H, Han A, Choi C, Ahn S, Min SI, Min SK, Lee H, Kim YS, Yang J, Ha J
- KMID: 2430589
- J Korean Soc Transplant.
- 2018 Dec;32(4):92-103.
- doi: 10.4285/jkstn.2018.32.4.92
BACKGROUND: Currently, trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is used for Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) prophylaxis, but it is associated with frequent adverse effects. This study evaluated the efficacy and safety of the current protocol... -
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- Characteristic Features of Pneumocystis Pneumonia in Pediatric Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia
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Kim H, Jang H, Kim YK, Kim D, Kim JY
- KMID: 2435408
- Clin Pediatr Hematol Oncol.
- 2018 Oct;25(2):154-161.
- doi: 10.15264/cpho.2018.25.2.154
BACKGROUND: Pneumocystis is difficult to culture or detect in laboratory environments. Its ecology including the timing and method of transmission as well as environmental sources and communicability remain unclear. METHODS: We... -
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- Low Lymphocyte Proportion in Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid as a Risk Factor Associated with the Change from Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole used as First-Line Treatment for Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia
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Kim T, Sung H, Chong YP, Kim SH, Choo EJ, Choi SH, Kim TH, Woo JH, Kim YS, Lee SO
- KMID: 2415032
- Infect Chemother.
- 2018 Jun;50(2):110-119.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2018.50.2.110
BACKGROUND: Trimethoprim/sufamethoxazole (TMP/SMX) is the recommended treatment for Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP). However, the efficacy and the safety of alternative salvage treatments are less guarauteed especially when patient experiences treatment... -
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- Atypical Presentation of Pneumocystis jirovecii Infection in HIV Infected Patients: Three Different Manifestations
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Kim B, Kim J, Paik SS, Pai H
- KMID: 2408055
- J Korean Med Sci.
- 2018 Apr;33(15):e115.
- doi: 10.3346/jkms.2018.33.e115
Advances in the treatment and prevention of Pneumocystis jirovecii infection (PJI) in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) patients decreased incidence and mortality dramatically, however, it may be associated with an increased... -
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- A Case of Pneumonia Caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii Resistant to Trimethoprim/Sulfamethoxazole in the Absence of Previous Drug Exposure
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Ahn A, Chang J, Sung H, Kim MN
- KMID: 2353428
- Lab Med Online.
- 2016 Oct;6(4):250-254.
- doi: 10.3343/lmo.2016.6.4.250
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia is a common opportunistic infection seen in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Dihydropteroate synthase (DHPS) is a target of sulfa drugs, and mutations in DHPS... -
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- Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia with Granulomatous Reaction in the Lung and the Liver Discovered at Autopsy
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Kim MY, Bak S, Park S, Choi M, Lee SD
- KMID: 2350697
- Korean J Leg Med.
- 2016 Aug;40(3):88-92.
- doi: 10.7580/kjlm.2016.40.3.88
We report the case of a 42-year-old woman who died in hospital from severe respiratory failure, 10 days after the onset of symptoms. Autopsy and microscopic examination identified features of... -
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- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in pediatric patients: an analysis of 15 confirmed consecutive cases during 14 years
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Kim KR, Kim JM, Kang JM, Kim YJ
- KMID: 2353154
- Korean J Pediatr.
- 2016 Jun;59(6):252-255.
- doi: 10.3345/kjp.2016.59.6.252
PURPOSE: Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia occurs in various immunocompromised patients. Despite the prophylaxis strategies in clinical practice, certain patients develop P. jirovecii pneumonia. This study was performed to investigate pediatric cases... -
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- Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation for Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome following HAART Initiation in an HIV-infected Patient Being Treated for Severe Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia: Case Report and Literature Review
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Park DW, Lim DH, Kim B, Yhi JY, Moon JY, Kim SH, Kim TH, Shon JW, Yoon HJ, Shin DH, Pai H
- KMID: 2350926
- Korean J Crit Care Med.
- 2016 May;31(2):162-168.
- doi: 10.4266/kjccm.2016.31.2.162
Pnuemocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) is one of leading causes of acute respiratory failure in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and the mortality rate remains high in mechanically ventilated... -
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- Clinical Characteristics, Prognostic Factors and Influence of Prophylaxis in Children with Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia
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Kim S, Yoo R, Sung H, Lee J
- KMID: 2163221
- Pediatr Infect Vaccine.
- 2016 Apr;23(1):31-39.
- doi: 10.14776/piv.2016.23.1.31
PURPOSE: The aim of this study was to investigate the prognostic factors for Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) and to evaluate the influence of PCP prophylaxis in pediatric patients. METHODS: From January... -
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- Late Onset Infection of Pneumocystis jirovecii Infection in a Renal Transplant Recipient
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Kim DH, Kim HY, Yun JH, Kim DY, Jung HD, Lee JH, Oh JS, Kim SM, Sin YH, Kim JK
- KMID: 2202611
- J Korean Soc Transplant.
- 2015 Dec;29(4):242-246.
- doi: 10.4285/jkstn.2015.29.4.242
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) can be a life-threatening opportunistic infection after kidney transplantation, occurring most frequently in the first 12 months with the symptoms of dyspnea, cough, fever, and hypoxia.... -
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- A Case of Pneumonia Caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii Resistant to Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole
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Lee SM, Cho YK, Sung YM, Chung DH, Jeong SH, Park JW, Lee SP
- KMID: 2381836
- Korean J Parasitol.
- 2015 Jun;53(3):321-327.
- doi: 10.3347/kjp.2015.53.3.321
A 50-year-old male visited the outpatient clinic and complained of fever, poor oral intake, and weight loss. A chest X-ray demonstrated streaky and fibrotic lesions in both lungs, and chest... -
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- Single Nodular Opacity of Granulomatous Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia in an Asymptomatic Lymphoma Patient
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Kim HS, Shin KE, Lee JH
- KMID: 2070188
- Korean J Radiol.
- 2015 Apr;16(2):440-443.
- doi: 10.3348/kjr.2015.16.2.440
The radiologic findings of a single nodule from Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) have been rarely reported. We described a case of granulomatous PJP manifesting as a solitary pulmonary nodule with... -
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- Spontaneous Pneumomediastinum, Pneumopericardium, and Pneumothorax with Respiratory Failure in a Patient with AIDS and Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia
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Park YK, Jung HC, Kim SY, Kim MY, Jo K, Kim SY, Kang B, Woo G, Choi HJ, Wie SH
- KMID: 2284979
- Infect Chemother.
- 2014 Sep;46(3):204-208.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2014.46.3.204
Spontaneous pneumothorax occurs in up to 35% of patients with Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia. However, spontaneous pneumomediastinum and pneumopericardium are uncommon complications in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus, with no... -
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- A Case of Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia in a Patient with Rheumatoid Arthritis
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Choi EY, Kim JO, Kim YS, Yoon HJ, Jun JB, Sung YK
- KMID: 2223065
- J Rheum Dis.
- 2012 Dec;19(6):359-363.
- doi: 10.4078/jrd.2012.19.6.359
We report a 67-year-old woman who developed Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) as a complication of treatment with immunosuppressant, such as methotrexate and leflunomide, for rheumatoid arthritis. She had mild fever... -
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- A Case of Multiple Pulmonary Nodular Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia in an Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Patient
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Kim EJ, Yoo SJ, Kang GH, Hong MY, Hong JS, Ryu DS, Eom DW, Jung BH, Song EH
- KMID: 1782398
- Infect Chemother.
- 2012 Feb;44(1):40-43.
- doi: 10.3947/ic.2012.44.1.40
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) is a frequent manifestation of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS). The classic chest radiographic finding is perihilar ground glass opacities that may progress to more diffuse... -
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- Value of Bronchoalveolar Lavage Fluid Cytology in the Diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia: A Review of 30 Cases
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Sung JY, Han J, Oh YL, Suh GY, Jeon K, Kim T
- KMID: 2319579
- Tuberc Respir Dis.
- 2011 Nov;71(5):322-327.
BACKGROUND: Pneumocystis jirovecii is a fungus that has become an important cause of opportunistic infections. We present a summary of the clinical status and findings from bronchoalveolar lavage (BAL) of... -
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- Immunohistochemical Identification of Pneumocystis jirovecii in Liquid-based Cytology of Bronchoalveolar Lavage: Nine Cases Report
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Lee JH, Lee JY, Shin MR, Ahn HK, Kim CW, Kim I
- KMID: 2277530
- Korean J Pathol.
- 2011 Feb;45(1):115-118.
Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is caused by the yeast-like fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii, which is specific to humans. PCP could be a source of opportunistic infection in adults that are immunosuppressed and... -
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