Pneumonia due to Pneumocystis jirovecii (PCP) is a frequent infection in HIV-positive and also in immunocompromised HIV-negative patients. PCR analysis of pulmonary samples has become an essential element in PCP laboratory diagnosis. Currently, many commercially PCR-based tests are available for P jirovecii detection and need to be evaluated.

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RealStar® Pneumocystis jirovecii PCR 试剂盒在肺孢子菌肺炎诊断中的性能

Pneumocystis jirovecii (PCP)引起的肺炎是 HIV 阳性和免疫功能低下的 HIV 阴性患者的常见感染。肺部样本的 PCR 分析已成为 PCP 实验室诊断的基本要素。目前，许多基于 PCR 的商业检测可用于检测P  jirovecii，需要对其进行评估。