Lung: Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) with HIV

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Lung: Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) with HIV. Wellcome Collection. CC0 1.0 Universal. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) This high power view shows PCP and cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection in an infant with HIV disease. The cytomegalovirus inclusions are evident in the alveoli. There are also clusters of Pneumocystis carinii appearing as a pink honeycomb. Note also the mild, chronic interstitial pneumonitis (inflammation within the alveolar walls). H&E stain.

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