Immune Modulation as Adjunctive Therapy for Pneumocystis pneumonia

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Immune Modulation as Adjunctive Therapy for Pneumocystis pneumonia

Pneumocystis is an opportunistic fungal respiratory pathogen that causes life-threatening pneumonia (Pcp) in patients suffering from defects in cell-mediated immunity, including those with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) and immunosuppression secondary to chemotherapy or organ transplantation. Despite major advances in health care, the mortality associated with Pcp has changed little over the past 25? years. Pcp remains a leading cause of death among HIV infected patients, with mortali

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