Pneumocystis jiroveci

Pneumocystis jiroveci
a species, formerly included in P. carinii, that is the cause of pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) in humans.

Pneumocystis jiroveci in bronchoalveolar lavage specimen (methenamine silver stain).


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