Condition
Pneumonia in immunodeficient patient
David Cohen, M.D.Published 3 May 20051 min read
Alternative names
Pneumonia in immunocompromised host
Definition
Pneumonia in an immunocompromised host describes a lung infection that occurs in a person whose infection-fighting mechanisms are significantly impaired.
Written and revised by
David Cohen, M.D.
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