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Pneumocystis jirovecii is a fungus that lives in the lungs of many people. Most people's immune systems keep the fungus under control, but if you have a weakened immune system, the fungus can make you very sick. Learn more about PCP and HIV with the following resources.
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Pneumocystis | Webpage (HTML) | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Pneumocystis Infections | Webpage (HTML) | MedlinePlus |
Pneumocystis Jiroveci Pneumonia (PCP)/MedlinePlus | Webpage (HTML) | MedlinePlus |
Pneumocystis Pneumonia | Webpage (HTML) | KidsHealth |
Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP) and HIV/AIDS Literature Search | Webpage (HTML) | U.S. National Library of Medicine |
Pneumocystis Pneumonia Basics | Webpage (HTML) | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |
Pneumocystis Pneumonia or PCP | Webpage (HTML) | John Hopkins Medicine |
Your Guide to Pneumocystis Pneumonia and Its Treatment | Webpage (HTML) | Healthline |