AIDS-Related Pneumocystis Pneumonia

Preferred Label : AIDS-Related Pneumocystis Pneumonia;

NCIt synonyms : AIDS-Related Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia; AIDS-Related Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia;

NCIt definition : A serious AIDS-related opportunistic infection of the lungs, caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii. It is one of the most common AIDS-related illnesses and is a major cause of morbidity in patients with AIDS. Signs and symptoms include cough, fever, dyspnea, and pain or tightness in the chest.;

Details

Origin ID

C27863;

UMLS CUI

C1332058;

Has associated anatomic sites
- Lung [NCIt concept]
- Respiratory System [NCIt concept]
- Thoracic Cavity [NCIt concept]
Semantic type(s)
- Disease or Syndrome [UMLS semantic type]
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- HIV Infection [NCIt concept]
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- Immunodeficiency [NCIt concept]

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