Pneumocystosis

pneu·mo·cys·to·sis (nm-s-stss)

n.

Pneumonia that results from infection with Pneumocystis carinii, occurs frequently among immunologically compromised individuals, and is characterized by alveoli filled with a network of acidophilic material that enmeshes the organisms. Also called interstitial plasma cell pneumonia.

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Pneumocystosis

Another name for active PCP infection.

Mentioned in: Pneumocystis Pneumonia

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pneumocystosis

1. pneumonia characterized by interstitial accumulation of plasma cells.

2. pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis carinii infection; usually latent or sucbclinical except in immunocompromised humans, dogs, cats, pigs, horses, goats, primates, rabbits.