Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia: Diagnosis & Tests (PCP)

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Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia

Alternate Names : PCP

Pneumocystis Carinii Pneumonia | Symptoms & Signs | Diagnosis & Tests | Prevention & Expectations | Treatment & Monitoring

How is the infection diagnosed?

The organism can be seen in secretions from the lung or the lung tissue itself with the aid of a microscope. Special tests that check for antibodies and other substances can be used to detect the organism, too.

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Author: Danielle Zerr, MD
Reviewer: Adam Brochert, MD
Date Reviewed: 06/26/01

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