Diagnosis of Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia in Non-HIV Immunocompromised Patient in Korea: A Review and Algorithm Proposed by Expert Consensus Group
- Author:
Raeseok LEE
1
;
Kyungmin HUH
;
Chang Kyung KANG
;
Yong Chan KIM
;
Jung Ho KIM
;
Hyungjin KIM
;
Jeong Su PARK
;
Ji Young PARK
;
Heungsup SUNG
;
Jongtak JUNG
;
Chung-Jong KIM
;
Kyoung-Ho SONG
Author Information
- Publication Type:Review Article
- From:Infection and Chemotherapy 2025;57(1):45-62
- CountryRepublic of Korea
- Language:English
- Abstract: Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) is a life-threatening infection commonly observed in immunocompromised patients, necessitating prompt diagnosis and treatment. This review evaluates the diagnostic performance of various tests used for PJP diagnosis through a comprehensive literature review. Additionally, we propose a diagnostic algorithm tailored to non-human immunodeficiency virus immunocompromised patients, considering the specific characteristics of current medical resources in Korea.
