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PNEUMOCYSTIS CARINII [4 records]

Record 1 2017-11-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
  • The Lungs
Universal entry(ies)
B59 J17.3
classification system code, see observation
CONT

Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PJP), formerly known as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP), is the most common opportunistic infection in persons with HIV infection.

OBS

B59 J17.3: For technical reasons, a space was inserted before the second letter of the code. In the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems, B59 is followed by a dagger and J17.3 is followed by a star.

Key term(s)
  • pneumonia due to Pneumocystis jiroveci
  • pneumonia due to Pneumocystis carinii

French

Domaine(s)
  • Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
  • Poumons
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
B59 J17.3
classification system code, see observation
CONT

La PPJ est la principale cause de maladie respiratoire grave chez les jeunes nourrissons infectés par le VIH dans les pays ayant des ressources limitées, et se déclare souvent avant que l’on puisse diagnostiquer une infection à VIH.

OBS

B59 J17.3 : Pour des raisons techniques, un espace est inséré avant la deuxième lettre du code. Dans la Classification statistique internationale des maladies et des problèmes de santé connexes, B59 est suivi d’une dague et J17.3 est suivi d’un astérisque.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Enfermedades causadas por hongos (Micosis)
  • Pulmones
Entrada(s) universal(es)
B59 J17.3
classification system code, see observation
DEF

Infección oportunista causada por un hongo llamado Pneumocystis carinii, cuya manifestación incluye respiración corta, aumento de su frecuencia, fiebre, falta de apetito, falta de aire y tos con expectoración espumosa y blanquecina.

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Record 2 2017-11-29

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Fungal Diseases (Mycoses)
Universal entry(ies)
Pneumocystis jiroveci
Latin
Pneumocystis carinii
Latin, see observation
CONT

P. [Pneumocystis] jiroveci is now one of several organisms known to cause life-threatening opportunistic infections in patients with advanced HIV infection worldwide.

OBS

Pneumocystis carinii: This denomination now only applies to the fungus infecting animals.

OBS

Pneumocystis jiroveci; Pneumocystis carinii: There is no common name for this species of fungus.

OBS

Pneumocystis jiroveci; Pneumocystis carinii: The genus and the species of a fungus should be written in italics.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Maladies fongiques (mycoses)
Entrée(s) universelle(s)
Pneumocystis jiroveci
Latin
Pneumocystis carinii
Latin, see observation
CONT

Pneumocystis jiroveci est un agent infectieux méconnu, mais toujours d’actualité du fait de la mortalité dont il est responsable chez les patients immunodéprimés.

OBS

Pneumocystis carinii : Cette dénomination est maintenant réservée au champignon infectant les animaux.

OBS

Pneumocystis jiroveci; Pneumocystis carinii : Il n’ y a pas de nom vernaculaire pour cette espèce de champignons.

OBS

Pneumocystis jiroveci; Pneumocystis carinii : Le genre et l'espèce d’un champignon doivent être écrits en italiques.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
  • Enfermedades causadas por hongos (Micosis)
Entrada(s) universal(es)
Pneumocystis jiroveci
Latin
Pneumocystis carinii
Latin, see observation
DEF

[Agente causal] de una infección oportunista denominada neumocistis. La infección por Pneumocystis carinii puede ocurrir en cualquier parte del cuerpo como la piel, ojos, bazo, hígado o corazón.

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Record 3 2011-06-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
DEF

A drug used in the treatment of parasite germs, especially against Pneumocytis carinii pneumonia (PCP), an opportunistic disease that people living with AIDS may get.

OBS

It may alleviate some of the symptoms of cryptosporidiosis. In vitro studies suggests that DFMO (Eflornithine) has a synergistic effect with ganciclovir, implying that lower, less toxic doses might be possible in the future to control retinitis.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
CONT

L'eflornithine hydrochloride(inhibiteur de l'ornithine décarboxylase) est utilisé dans le traitement de la pneumonie à Pneumocystis carinii.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
OBS

Agente inhibidor de la síntesis de poliamina. Ha sido estudiado en humanos como tratamiento [contra] la neumonía por Pneumocystis carinii. La toxicidad incluye supresión de la médula ósea y flebitis en el sitio de la inyección.

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Record 4 2004-01-14

English

Subject field(s)
  • Medication
OBS

Trimetrexate glucuronate (with Leucovorin) (Neutrexin, TMTX) Classification: Antifolate, antiprotozoal, antineoplastic FDA approved 12/17/93 for treatment of moderate to severe Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia when intolerant or refractory to TMP/SMX or when TMP/SMX is contraindicated.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Médicaments
DEF

Agent anticancéreux inhibiteur de la dihydrofolate réductase, très actif in vitro contre Pneumocystis carinii.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Medicamentos
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