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- |Term=Pneumocystis pneumonia355 bytes (45 words) - 23:51, 30 December 2022
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- == Pneumocystis == ...found in the lungs of many mammals, including humans. The term is derived from the Greek words "pneuma" meaning "breath" or "wind" and "kystis" meaning "b2 KB (223 words) - 02:39, 7 February 2024
- == Pneumocystis jirovecii == ...i-ro-ve-see-eye) is a [[yeast]]-like [[fungus]] that causes [[Pneumocystis pneumonia]] (PCP), a severe lung infection, especially in people with weakened [[immu1 KB (172 words) - 06:46, 11 February 2024
- ...oal]] agents. It is used in the treatment and prevention of [[Pneumocystis pneumonia]] (PCP) and [[malaria]]. The name 'Atovaquone' is derived from its chemical structure, which is 2-[trans-4-(4'-chlorophenyl) cyclohexyl]-32 KB (211 words) - 22:49, 5 February 2024
- ...ngs to the antimetabolite family. It is used to treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and is being studied to treat cancer ...ngs to the antimetabolite family. It is used to treat Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia and is being studied to treat cancer {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Diction636 bytes (78 words) - 19:15, 13 January 2023
- ...[[Leishmaniasis|leishmaniasis]], and [[Pneumocystis Pneumonia|Pneumocystis pneumonia]] (PCP). It is also used as a preventative measure against PCP in individua The term "Pentamidine" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which contains five (''penta-'') amidin2 KB (210 words) - 17:50, 6 February 2024
- ...e) An antibiotic used to treat infections and prevent Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia ...e) An antibiotic used to treat infections and prevent Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]553 bytes (52 words) - 05:20, 9 January 2023
- == Parasitic Pneumonia == ...type of [[pneumonia]] that is caused by [[parasites]]. The term is derived from the Greek words "parasitos" meaning "one who eats at the table of another"2 KB (255 words) - 03:45, 11 February 2024
- == Fungal Pneumonia == '''Fungal pneumonia''' (pronounced: fun-gal pneu-mo-nia) is a type of [[lung infection]] caused2 KB (269 words) - 20:29, 9 February 2024
- The term "Trimetrexate" is derived from its chemical structure. The prefix "tri-" refers to the three methoxy group ...r]], and [[head and neck cancer]]. It is also used to treat [[Pneumocystis pneumonia]] in people with [[HIV/AIDS]] when other treatments are not effective.2 KB (218 words) - 02:25, 7 February 2024
- |Term=Pneumocystis pneumonia355 bytes (45 words) - 23:51, 30 December 2022
- ...rm "echinocandin" is derived from the name of the fungus ''Echinocandin'', from which the first drug of this class was isolated. The suffix "-candin" is us ...fections, including [[candidiasis]], [[aspergillosis]], and [[Pneumocystis pneumonia]]. They are often used when other antifungal drugs are ineffective or cause2 KB (195 words) - 04:32, 7 February 2024
- The name "Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine" is derived from the two active ingredients in the drug: [[sulfadoxine]], a [[sulfonamide]] ...combination with other drugs to treat [[toxoplasmosis]] and [[pneumocystis pneumonia]].2 KB (179 words) - 01:49, 8 February 2024
- The term "Sulfamethoxazole" is derived from three parts: "sulfa" referring to its [[sulfonamide]] group, "meth" indicat ...s such as [[urinary tract infections]], [[bronchitis]], and [[pneumocystis pneumonia]].2 KB (188 words) - 01:23, 8 February 2024
- The name "Cotrimoxazole" is derived from the names of its two constituent drugs, "co" for combination, "trim" for tr ...infections]]. It is also used to prevent and treat [[Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia]] (PCP) in people with weakened immune systems.2 KB (192 words) - 02:23, 7 February 2024
- ...is-toe-sis) is a form of [[pneumonia]] caused by the yeast-like fungus ''[[Pneumocystis jirovecii]]''. This condition is most commonly seen in individuals with wea The term "Pneumocystosis" is derived from the Greek words "pneumon" (lung) and "kystis" (bladder), referring to the c2 KB (221 words) - 22:46, 7 February 2024
- ...ning methyl, and "prim", short for pyrimidine. Sulfamethoxazole is derived from the words "sulfa", referring to its [[sulfonamide]] group, "meth", short fo ...nd [[ear infection]]s. It is also used to prevent and treat [[Pneumocystis pneumonia]], a serious infection that can occur in people with [[HIV/AIDS]].2 KB (239 words) - 01:30, 8 February 2024
- ...l, and "prim", meaning primitive or primary. "Sulfamethoxazole" is derived from "sulfa", referring to its [[sulfonamide]] group, and "methoxazole", referri ...nd [[ear infection]]s. It is also used to prevent and treat [[Pneumocystis pneumonia]] in people with weakened immune systems.2 KB (231 words) - 01:42, 13 February 2024
- ...ly affects the [[immune system]]. The term "Hyper IgM syndrome" is derived from the medical condition's characteristic high levels of an antibody called [[ ...usceptibility to opportunistic infections such as [[Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia]] (PJP). Other potential symptoms include [[neutropenia]] (a low number of2 KB (304 words) - 19:21, 11 February 2024
- ...along with [[sulfadiazine]], for the treatment of [[Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia]]. Pyrimethamine is also used in the treatment of [[malaria]]. The term "Pyrimethamine" is derived from the chemical structure of the drug, which is a pyrimidine derivative. The "2 KB (218 words) - 04:44, 7 February 2024
- The term "antiprotozoal" is derived from the Greek words "anti" meaning against, "proto" meaning first, and "zoon" m * [[Echinocandins]]: These are used to treat [[Pneumocystis pneumonia]].2 KB (238 words) - 04:40, 7 February 2024