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About Pneumocystis pneumonia the true statement is:

A
The causative organism is a protozoan
B
Drug of choice is Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole (Cotrimoxazole)
C
Most common radiological appearance is a bat wing distribution of infiltrates with pneumocysts in peripheral fields
D
Steroids have no role in the therapy of Pneumocystis pneumonia
High-Yield Explanation
Pneumocystis jirovecii is a fungus responding to Cotrimoxazole. It causes opportunistic pneumonia in patients with HIV infection.  The most common radiology finding is a normal X-ray chest.  However, the most typical X-ray is  a bat wing distribution of infiltrates with pneumocysts in peripheral fields.  Steroids are combined with Cotrimoxazole in treatment of severe Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia.

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