Sharma, C PChaudhary, DBehera, D2001-07-012009-05-272001-07-012009-05-272001-07-01Sharma CP, Chaudhary D, Behera D. Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in a patient with active untreated systemic lupus erythematosus. The Indian Journal of Chest Diseases & Allied Sciences. 2001 Jul-Sep; 43(3): 169-71http://imsear.searo.who.int/handle/123456789/29962Pneumonias due to Pneumocystis carinii (PCP) commonly occur in immunocompromised hosts. Although a treatable infection, it is associated with high mortality. A case of PCP presenting in an untreated case of systemic lupus erythematosus is reported, in view of the rarity of this association.engAdultDrug Therapy, CombinationFollow-Up StudiesHumansImmunocompromised HostLupus Erythematosus, Systemic --complicationsMalePneumonia, Pneumocystis --diagnosisPrednisolone --administration & dosageTreatment OutcomeTrimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole Combination --administration & dosageCase Reports