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Organ System Cancer
A cancer that is classified based on the organ it starts in.
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Overview
What is Pneumocystis jirovecii? Pneumocystis jirovecii is a fungus that is common throughout the world. Many people have been exposed to it as children. Some people have the fungus in their lungs. If you are healthy, it usually will not make you sick. But it can make you sick if you have a weakened immune system, for example if you: Have HIV Have an autoimmune disease Have cancer Have a chronic (long-lasting) lung disease Had an organ or bone marrow transplant Take medicines which weaken your immune system, such as chemotherapy and steroids How does Pneumocystis jirovecii spread? Pneumocystis jirovecii can spread from person to person through the air. You can spread it to others even if…
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