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Under a magnification of 560X, this photomicrograph showing the presence of Pneumocystis jirovecii, formerly known as Pneumocystis carinii fungal organisms, seen here using indirect fluorescent antibody (IFA) microscopy. P. jirovecii is arguably the most important cause of pneumonia in the immunocompromised host, such as an individual with AIDS.
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Content Provider(s): CDC/ Lois Norman
Creation Date: 1972
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