pneumocystic pnuemonia Flashcards
1
Q
what patients does it affect
A
immunosuppressed
2
Q
it is a common cause of pneumonia in this condition
A
AIDS
3
Q
which species
A
Pneumocystis jirovecii (Pneumocystis carinii)
4
Q
what is used to assess disease severity
A
blood gas measurement
5
Q
main abx used 1st line to treat mild to moderate and severe disease
A
cotrimoxazole
