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What is Common presenting symptom of pneumocystis carini pneumonia Is and explain in detail?
The key presenting symptom of PCP is progressive dyspnoea.Dry cough & fever are common.Physical findings include tachypnoea,tachycardia,and cyanosis.Chest X ray shows typical 'ground-glass' interstitial infiltrates in the perihilar regions.Pneumatoceles may occur and rupture,resulting in a pneumothorax. Reference: Davidson edition23rd pg 585