Pneumocystosis
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Pneumocystosis is an infection of the lungs caused by a fungus, which affects mainly people with weakened immune defenses.
Specialized care: The pulmonologist is the appropriate professional to assess this type of respiratory infection and guide the patient's workup.
Common symptoms:
- Shortness of breath that progresses
- Cough, usually dry
- Fever and fatigue
When to seek care? If a person with a weakened immune system has difficulty breathing or a persistent cough, a timely medical evaluation is advisable to define the next steps.
Data on 32 doctors who treat pneumocystosis
Which specialist treats pneumocystosis?
Pneumocystis pneumonia, a lung infection, is diagnosed and treated by a pulmonologist. You can find pulmonologists available for your consultation.
Treatment by city
Doctors specialized in pneumocystosis
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Héctor Garza Blizzard
Dr. Gilberto Morales Salgado
Dr. Oscar Yair Nava Garcia
Dr. Erika Salinas Lezama
Dr. Sandra Briseida Hernández León
Dr. Flor Corona
Dr. Itzel Yoselin Sánchez Pérez
Dr. Bernardo Velazquez Pallares
Dr. Gloria Nayeli Vega Hernández
Dr. Iran Pardo
Dr. Jorge Alfonso Trejo Buendía
Dr. Lorena Ibañez
Dr. Jetzabel Ortiz
Dr. Axel Bermúdez Sotelo
Frequently asked questions
What is pneumocystosis?
Pneumocystosis is an infection of the lungs caused by a fungus, which affects mainly people with weakened immune defenses.
Which doctor treats pneumocystosis?
Pneumocystis pneumonia, a lung infection, is diagnosed and treated by a pulmonologist. You can find pulmonologists available for your consultation.