Diagnosis of Pneumocystis Pneumonia by real-time PCR in Patients with Various Underlying Diseases

ConclusionSince false positive PCR results were obtained, perhaps due to colonization, we suggest that the diagnosis of PCP should be based on a combination of clinical symptoms, underlying diseases, and PCR results.

Source: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection - October 10, 2019 Category: Microbiology Source Type: research