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Pneumocystis jirovecii-related spontaneous pneumothorax, pneumomediastinum and subcutaneous emphysema in a liver transplant recipient: a case report.

Wong Hoi SheKenneth Siu-Ho ChokIris W S LiKa Wing MaSui Ling SinWing Chiu DaiJames Y Y FungChung Mau Lo
Published in: BMC infectious diseases (2019)
Longer period of PCP prophylaxis should be considered in patients who have a higher risk compared to general LT patients. High index of clinical suspicion, prompt diagnosis and treatment with ongoing patient reassessment to detect and exclude rare, potentially fatal but treatable complications are essential, especially when clinical deterioration has developed.
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