Resumen

FLUXA, Daniela et al. Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia following infliximab therapy in patient with Crohn's disease. Rev. chil. infectol. [online]. 2017, vol.34, n.5, pp.518-519. ISSN 0716-1018.  http://dx.doi.org/10.4067/S0716-10182017000500518.

There are no evidence-based guidelines about prophylaxis against Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia in inflammatory bowel disease. We report a case of P. jiroveci pneumonia in patient with Crohn's disease receiving infliximab and methotrexate. This case emphasizes the importance of considering the possibility of this infection in inflammatory bowel disease patients treated on biological therapy.

Palabras clave : Pneumocystis jiroveci; Pneumocystis carinii; inflammatory bowel disease; Crohn's colitis; ulcerative colitis.

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