Pneumocystis: A pneumonia which is caused by a protozoan. See free access online books about Pneumocystis below. See detailed information below for a list of 1 causes of Pneumocystis, including diseases and drug side effect causes.
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Pneumocystis: A fungus of the Ascomycetes class that has morphologic similarities to the protozoa. Pneumocystis carinii causes pulmonary infection in rats.
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Genus of ascomycetous Fungi, family Pneumocystidaceae, order Pneumocystidales; includes various host specific species causing pneumocystis pneumonia in humans and other mammals.
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