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Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP/PJP)

Diagnosis and management in immunocompromised patients.

Reviewed by Dr Kola Tytler MBBS CertHE MBA MRCGP (General Practitioner)
Last reviewed: 21 October 2025
Infectious DiseasesRespiratory

Clinical Guidelines

EACS Guidelines: Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia (PcP)
National
NICE CKS: HIV infection and AIDS
National
RACP (Cooley et al, 2014) Diagnosis and Management of Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP/PJP)
Local

Recent iatroX Q&As

  • What are the key clinical features and risk factors for diagnosing Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in immunocompromised patients?Updated: 8/22/2025
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  • When should I consider referring a patient with suspected Pneumocystis pneumonia to secondary care?Updated: 8/22/2025
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