AIDS-Related Pneumocystis Pneumonia

**Semantic type:** Disease or Syndrome

**Definition:** A serious AIDS-related opportunistic infection of the lungs, caused by Pneumocystis jirovecii. It is one of the most common AIDS-related illnesses and is a major cause of morbidity in patients with AIDS. Signs and symptoms include cough, fever, dyspnea, and pain or tightness in the chest.

**Synonyms:** - AIDS-Related Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia - AIDS-Related Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia