Use of Induced Sputum to Determine the Prevalence of Pneumocystis jirovecii in Immunocompromised Children With Pneumonia

Conclusions: PCP is responsible for pneumonia in 14% of children with underlying immunocompromised state; PCR on induced sputum improves diagnosis.

Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - June 2, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Das, C. K., Mirdha, B. R., Singh, S., Seth, R., Bagga, A., Lodha, R., Kabra, S. K. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research