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2. Short Answer
Chapter Review (1) List at least three stains used to detect Pneumocystis jiroveci.
1. A 65-year-old male with HIV presents to the emergency department
with night sweats, a nonproductive cough, and a low-grade fever.
PCP is suspected. Which of the following is the best specimen for
diagnostic staining for Pneumocystis jiroveci?
a. Urine
b. Sputum
c. Bronchial alveolar lavage fluid
d. Blood
e. Nasopharyngeal swab

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