All of the following statements about Pneumocystis Jiroveci are true except
Pneumocystis is an oppounistic fungal pulmonary pathogen that is an impoant cause of pneumonia in the immunocompromised host,such as those with HIV infection.PCP may be associated with the development of pneumatocoele & pneumothorax.Other classic findings in chest X ray consist of bilateral diffuse infiltrates beginning in the perihilar regions.A definitive diagnosis of PCP is made by histopathological staining /Immunofluorescence of sputum or BAL. Reference: Davidson edition23rd pg 585
Usually associated with CMV infection
May be associated with Pneumatocele
Usually diagnosed by sputum examination
Causes disease only in the immunocompromised host
Respiratory system