PCP is an infection caused by the fungus pneumocystis jirovecii that spreads through the air. It results in inflammation and fluid build-up in the lungs. It is observed that people with a weakened immune system, such as those with HIV or on immunosuppressants, are prone to this infection. PCP can also spread to the liver, bone marrow, and lymph nodes.
Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Septran (Sulfamethoxazole and Trimethoprim) is an antibiotic used in AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) patients to prevent PCP (pneumocystis pneumonia) infection.
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