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With pneumocystis infections what else should i be concerned about?

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Dr. Gurmukh Singhanswered

Pathology 50 years experience

Immune deficiency: Pneumocystis infection generally occurs in people with immune deficiency. At a minimum you should be tested for HIV infection.

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