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Pneumocystis infectious disease

MONDO:0005923

Infections with species in the genus pneumocystis, a fungus causing interstitial plasma cell pneumonia (pneumonia, pneumocystis) and other infections in humans and other mammals. Immunocompromised patients, especially those with aids, are particularly susceptible to these infections. Extrapulmonary sites are rare but seen occasionally.

Also known as: Pneumocystis infection, infections, Pneumocystis

20 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 4 tagged with Pneumocystis infectious disease itself.

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Sub-types of Pneumocystis infectious disease

Pneumocystosis 19 trials

Including sub-types (20) Tagged with Pneumocystis infectious disease (4)

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Could a lower dose of antibiotics be safer and just as effective for this lung infection?

Disease control Recruiting now

This study is for people with a weakened immune system who have a serious lung infection called PCP. The standard treatment often causes bad side effects. Researchers want to see if a lower dose of the antibiotic TMP-SMX works just as well but with fewer side effects. About 416 a…

Phase 3 • Sponsor: Todd C. Lee MD MPH FIDSA • Aim: Disease control

Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:07 UTC

Pneumocystis infectious disease

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Could a lower dose of antibiotics be safer and just as effective for this lung infection?