Description

Pneumonia due to pneumocystis is a type of pneumonia caused by the organism Pneumocystis jirovecii, which commonly affects individuals with weakened immune systems, such as those with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease. This condition can be further complicated by co-infection with tuberculosis, leading to more severe respiratory symptoms and increased morbidity.

Interpreter Notes

Interpreters should be aware that this term may be encountered in contexts involving HIV and tuberculosis patients. It is important to maintain a formal register and avoid colloquial terms that may arise in discussions about pneumonia. Common variants that may be heard include 'neumonía por neumocistis' or 'neumonía asociada al VIH', but it is crucial to stick to the glossary term in formal settings.

Example Sentences

EN: The patient was diagnosed with pneumonia due to pneumocystis associated with human immunodeficiency virus disease associated with tuberculosis.

ES: El paciente fue diagnosticado con neumonía debido a la neumocistis asociada con la enfermedad del virus de inmunodeficiencia humana asociada con tuberculosis.

Common Interpreter Mistakes

Confusing 'neumonía por neumocistis' with other types of pneumonia; mispronouncing 'pneumocystis'; mixing up HIV-related terms with tuberculosis terminology.