Publication

[Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PcP) in patients with rheumatic diseases: case report and review]

Journal Paper/Review - Feb 1, 2006

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Citation
Bertisch B, Ruef C. [Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PcP) in patients with rheumatic diseases: case report and review]. Z Rheumatol 2006; 65:18-20, 22-3.
Type
Journal Paper/Review (Deutsch)
Journal
Z Rheumatol 2006; 65
Publication Date
Feb 1, 2006
Issn Print
0340-1855
Pages
18-20, 22-3
Brief description/objective

A 74-year-old female patient with rheumatoid arthritis was diagnosed with Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PcP) following therapy with methotrexate and prednisone. Although bactrim treatment was initiated and PcP was not detected by a control bronchoalveolar lavage, the patient died. The precise cause of death remains unknown. As this case illustrates, PcP must be considered as a differential diagnosis in immunocompromised patients with rheumatic disease. The typical course, diagnosis, prophylaxis and treatment of PcP in this patient group are discussed.