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Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia
Alternate Names : PCP, Pneumocystosis
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Diagnosis & Tests
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X-ray of the chest may reveal abnormal lung findings -- yet up to 10% of individuals with PCP in the setting of AIDS may have a normal chest x-ray
- sputum induction: for special stains to detect Pneumocystis carinii
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bronchoscopy (with lavage) -- if sputum induction is negative
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lung biopsy may rarely be needed if the above studies fail to yield a diagnosis
- blood gases which may show decreased oxygen level in blood and helps in determining whether an individual might benefit from corticosteroids
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- Hypertension (High Blood Pressure)
- Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD - Pediatric)
- Memory Loss
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• Definition
• Overview, Causes, & Risk Factors
• Symptoms & Signs
• Prevention
• Diagnosis & Tests
• Treatment
• Prognosis
• Complications
• Calling Your Health Care Provider
• Pictures & Images
Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• AIDS
• Pneumothorax
Tests & Exams
• Bronchoscopy
• Chest X-Ray
• Lung Needle Biopsy
Other Topics
• Breathing Difficulty
• Cough
• Fever
• Intravenous
• Rapid Deep Breathing (Hyperventilation)
• Respiratory
Review Date : 2/22/2002
Reviewed By : Rocio Hurtado, M.D., Infectious Diseases Division, Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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