Pneumocystis pneumonia in patients with immunobullous dermatoses

Background  Immunobullous dermatoses are usually treated with immunosuppressive agents, which make patients susceptible to pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). The aim of this study was to evaluate the incidence and clinical characteristics of PCP in patients with immunobullous diseases.

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