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Pneumocystis pneumonia

Case contributed by Frank Gaillard
Diagnosis almost certain

Patient Data

Age: Adult
x-ray

CXR of a patient with pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, showing reticular interstitial markings in all lung fields.

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Case Discussion

Author: Samir

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