Clinical features and diagnostic value of metagenomic next -generation sequencing in five cases of non-HIV related Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in children

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Background: (PJ) is an opportunistic pathogenic fungus, and PJ pneumonia (PJP) is a commonly problem in HIV-positive patients. While PJP is not caused by HIV, it generally advances rapidly and can quickly lead to severe respiratory failure. To improve pediatricians' understanding of the condition and aid early accurate diagnoses and therapy, we examined the clinical characteristics of five instances of non-HIV...

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