High prevalence of pneumocystis pneumonia in interstitial lung disease: a retrospective study

ConclusionILD is a new risk group of PCP with high PCP prevalence. Clinicians should pay close attention to the occurrence of PCP in ILD patients who possess the risk factors of previous glucocorticoid therapy, decreased CD4  + T cell count, increased BG level and absence of traction bronchiectasis on HRCT. mNGS showed the most excellent performance for PCP diagnosis in ILD patients. Peripheral blood CD4 + T cell count and BG level are alternative diagnostic methods for PCP in ILD patients. However, the diagnost ic value of serum LDH level was limited in ILD patients.
Source: Infection - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research