Pneumocystis pneumonia in patients with immunosuppression other than HIV infection
Adler, D.; Chenivesse, C.éc.; Similowski, T.; Soccal, P.M.
Revue Medicale Suisse 4(180): 2525-2526; 2528-2530
2008
ISSN/ISBN: 1660-9379 PMID: 19127897 Document Number: 618524
Pneumocystis jirovecii is an opportunistic pathogen causing life-threatening pneumonia in immunosuppressed patients. The number of non-HIV immunosuppressed patients at risk for Pneumocystis pneumonia is rapidly growing. In contrast to HIV patients, there are no guidelines for Pneumocystis prophylaxis in other immunocompromised hosts. A detailed analysis of current literature data allowed us hereby to define the type of immunocompromised patients for whom evidence suggests a benefit for PCP prophylaxis.