Pneumocystis carinii infection

Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP) is a form of pneumonia that is caused by the yeast-like fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii. It is also known as PJP, for Pneumocystis jiroveci Pneumonia.Pneumocystis specimens are commonly found in the lungs of healthy people although it is usually not a cause for disease. [Source: Wikipedia ]