Roentgenologic diagnosis of interstitial plasma cell pneumonia in infancy.

Sixt-two series of radiographs were analyzed. Interstitial plasma cell pneumonia (IPCP) was divided into six radiographic stages. A schematic description of these stages is given.

Treatment of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia in infancy.

Pentamidine is recommended for the therapy of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia either alone or, in severe cases, combined with pyrimethamine. Attention is drawn to the importance of supporting symptomatic treatment, particularly with the promethazine-Hydergine cocktail, and to the possibilities for general and drug prophylaxis.