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Alternate Names : PCP
Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring
The organism can be seen in secretions from the lung or the lung tissue itself with the aid of a microscope. Special tests that check for antibodies and other substances can be used to detect the organism, too.
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Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia: Symptoms & Signs
Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia: Prevention & Expectations
Author: Danielle Zerr, MD Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD Date Reviewed: 06/26/01