title: [Current epidemiology of Pneumocystis jirovecii infections].
abstract: Pneumocystis fungi has been recognized as causative agent of pneumonia in immunocompromised individuals. The epidemiology of Pneumocystis infection has been dynamically changing over the past two decades. In this review, the current understanding of factors contributing to the spreading of Pneumocystis jirovecii in immunocompetent and immunocompromised human populations is highlighted. Primary infections, routs of transmission and colonization issues are discussed. Data concerning P. jirovecii infections in Poland is also presented.
authors.affiliation: Zakład Parazytologii Lekarskiej, Narodowy Instytut Zdrowia Publicznego-Państwowy Zakład Higieny. egolab@pzh.gov.pl
authors.forename: Elzbieta
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Gołab
mesh_terms: D000163:Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome / Q000453:epidemiology; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D002648:Child; D015897:Comorbidity; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000453:epidemiology; D006801:Humans; D016867:Immunocompromised Host; D016720:Pneumocystis Infections / Q000453:epidemiology* / Q000382:microbiology / Q000635:transmission*; D045363:Pneumocystis carinii; D011020:Pneumonia, Pneumocystis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000635:transmission; D011044:Poland / Q000453:epidemiology; D015995:Prevalence; D055815:Young Adult