Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia

Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia
noun Etymology: New Latin Pneumocystis carinii, species name Date: 1964 a pneumonia chiefly affecting immunocompromised individuals that is caused by a microorganism (Pneumocystis carinii), attacks especially the interstitial and alveolar tissues of the lungs, and is characterized especially by a nonproductive cough, shortness of breath, and fever — abbreviation PCP

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