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December 18, 2023Open Forum Infectious Diseases14 citationsOpen Access

Epidemiology, Risk Factors, and Prophylaxis Use for Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia in the Non-HIV Population: A Retrospective Study in Québec, Canada

NQNicholas QuigleyLDLaurence d’AmoursPGPhilippe Gervais

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The use of corticosteroids-in monotherapy or in coadministration with other immunosuppressive agents-remains the principal risk factor for PJP in the non-HIV population. Current prophylaxis guidelines and accepted practices are insufficient to adequately prevent PJP and need to be broadened and updated.

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synapsesocial.com/papers/69ebca31379b8898df9da589https://doi.org/10.1093/ofid/ofad639
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