Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia in Cancer Patients, a Lethal Yet Fully Preventable Disease: Insights From a Tertiary Cancer Center in East India.

Background: Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PCP) is an unrecognized infection in non-HIV patients, particularly those with solid and hematologic malignancies. These patients experience higher mortality rates. This study aims to describe the incidence, initial characteristics, management, and outcomes of PCP at a tertiary cancer care center.