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What is the definition or description of: pneumocystis carinii?
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Pneumocystis carinii: Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) causes inflammation & fluid accumulation in lungs. It is caused by an opportunist infect with Pneumocystis jiroveci fungus.
Answered 5/18/2017
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