Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in patients with acute myeloid leukaemia

Abstract The association of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) and acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) is not clearly defined. In our experience of 291 patients with AML, 20 (14 males and 6 females, median age 56) developed PJP (incidence 6.8%). Thirteen patients (65%) survived until discharge from hospital. We conclude that PJP is not uncommon among patients with AML. In clinical care of AML, awareness of PJP should be heightened and prophylaxis should be considered.

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Source: Internal Medicine Journal - January 3, 2018 Category: Internal Medicine Authors: Hung Chang, Ming ‐Chung Kuo, Tung‐Liang Lin, Jin‐Hou Wu, Po‐Nan Wang Tags: Brief Communication Source Type: research