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[Pneumocystis pneumonia in light of personal observations]
M Czerwionka-Szaflarska1, J Domaniewski, M Szczepanik
1Katedra i Klinika Gastroenterologii i Chorób Dzieci Akademii Medycznej w Bydgoszczy.
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Pneumocystis pneumonia in children can cause temporary immune system issues, specifically with cellular immunity, while humoral immunity remains normal. This suggests a potential change in the parasite
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Immunology
- Microbiology
Abstract:
During a period of 10 months, 87 children with Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia accompanied transient cellular immunity disorders and with normal humoral immunity were observed. It is suggested that change the invasiveness of the parasite has changed. The necessity of taking into consideration a pneumocystis etiology in diagnosis of respiratory tract diseases among children is pointed out.