Pneumocystis pneumonia
Overview
Pneumocystis pneumonia is a serious lung infection caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jiroveci People whose immune systems are weakened by cancer, HIV/AIDS, or an organ transplant are prone to this infection.
Symptoms
Dry cough, fever, and shortness of breath are symptoms. They may develop slowly in someone with AIDS.
Treatments
It's treated with antibiotics.
