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pneumocystis pneumonia

/ˌnjuːməˈsɪstɪs njuːˈməʊniə/

Traducción: Neumonía fúngica grave de los pulmones causada por Pneumocystis jirovecii, que afecta principalmente a personas con el sistema inmunitario debilitado, como pacientes con VIH/SIDA o quienes reciben terapia inmunosupresora.

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/ˌnjuːməˈsɪstɪs njuːˈməʊniə/C2formalmedical
  • esNeumonía fúngica grave de los pulmones causada por Pneumocystis jirovecii, que afecta principalmente a personas con el sistema inmunitario debilitado, como pacientes con VIH/SIDA o quienes reciben terapia inmunosupresora.

A serious fungal infection of the lungs caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii, primarily affecting individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS or undergoing immunosuppressive therapy.

  1. Serious lung infectionC1formal

    A severe form of pneumonia caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii, primarily affecting individuals with weakened immune systems.

    esneumonía por Pneumocystis

    • Patients with HIV are at high risk for pneumocystis pneumonia.
    • The diagnosis of pneumocystis pneumonia was confirmed by a lung biopsy.
    • Treatment for pneumocystis pneumonia often involves specific antibiotics.