Pneumocystis pneumonia is a disease caused by a microorganism called Pneumocystis jiroveci. It has been reclassified in recent years as a fungus due to its characteristic nucleotide sequences and cell wall composition. This type of pneumonia is mainly seen in immunocompromised patients, such as those with acquired immunodeficiency disorder (or AIDS). Smear of Pneumocystis jirovecii, […]
Pneumocystis pneumonia is a life-threatening infection caused by the fungal organism Pneumocystis jiroveci. Initially observed in premature and malnourished infants, Pneumocystis Pneumonia is today one of the most common opportunistic infections in adults infected with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). As nonspecific symptoms often hamper prompt diagnosis, one of the most important diagnostic tools for […]
According to the NHS, pneumonia is a condition that causes inflammation of the tissues in the lungs. It is usually caused by a bacterial infection, the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae. Untreated, pneumonia can develop life-threatening complications, including blood poisoning and respiratory failure. You could be at risk for pneumonia symptoms if you have a simple cough, […]
Bacteria are the most common cause of pneumonia in adults. Bacterial pneumonia can follow a viral infection, such as a cold or the flu (influenza). This type of pneumonia usually affects an area of the lung and is called lobar pneumonia. The types of bacteria that cause pneumonia include: Streptococcus pneumoniae Legionella pneumophila, the cause […]