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Cavitary lung lesions caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii in setting of common variable immune deficiency

Year: 2020

Type: article

Abstract: Pneumocystis pneumonia affects immunocompromised hosts. The typical imaging finding is bilateral diffuse ground glass opacities. Here we presented a case of Pneumocystis causing biopsy-confirmed cavitary lung lesions in a patient with a predominant B cell defect with common variable immune deficiency.

Source: Respiratory Medicine Case Reports

DOI: 10.1016/j.rmcr.2020.101277

Authors: Zhenmei Zhang, Ryan M. Kern, Avni Y. Joshi, Vivek N. Iyer, Patricio Escalante

Institution: Mayo Clinic

Language: English

Topic: Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment

Subfield: Epidemiology

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $600