The effect of COVID-19 on the frequency of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia: a monocentric, retrospective, and observational study

The effect of COVID-19 on the frequency of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia: a monocentric, retrospective, and observational study

Abstract Background Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) and SARS-CoV2 share some similarities in their effects on the respiratory system, clinical presentation, and management. The COVID-19 pandemic required rapid action to curb transmission and mitigate its lethiferous impact. Non-pharmaceutical...

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Main Authors: Valentina Del Prete, Giovangiacinto Paterno, Oreste Cennamo, Federica Berrilli, David Di Cave
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Pnemocystis Jirovecii pneumonia
COVID-19
Bronchoalveolar lavage
Genotypic analysis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08545-w

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08545-w

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