Lung inflammation caused by a protozoan (single-celled microscopic organism). This opportunistic germ, is one that the body normally wards off. It infects the body when there is breakdown and failure of the immune system as with AIDS, Hodgkin’s disease, and other causes of immune system failure.
Causes of Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Carinii
The cause is the result of the protozoan Pneumocystis carinii which is transmitted from person to person.
Signs and Symptoms of Pneumonia, Pneumocystis Carinii
Symptoms include: slow onset of dry, non-productive cough, fever, air hunger, shortness of breath, rapid heart rate, anxiety, and purple lips and fingernails.
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