Pneumocystis jirovecii (carinii)

Pneumocystis jirovecii (formerly Pneumocystis carinii) is a fungal pathogen that causes Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), a life-threatening opportunistic infection primarily affecting immunocompromised individuals, including those with HIV/AIDS, cancer, or undergoing organ transplantation. Rapid and accurate detection is essential for early diagnosis and appropriate treatment.
Pneumocystis jirovecii PCR kits based on real-time PCR technology provide a sensitive and specific method for detecting fungal DNA of P. jirovecii (P.carinii) in human respiratory samples. These molecular diagnostics tools ensure accurate and reproducible results in routine and specialized laboratory workflows. Available in CE IVD-marked format for diagnostic use and research use only (RUO) version, these PCR assays support applications including PCP diagnosis from clinical samples, immunosuppressed patient monitoring, and fungal infection surveillance.