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Pneumocystis pneumonia is a type of pneumonia which is common among AIDS or HIV patients. Sulfa drugs are the most commonly used to treat this type of pneumonia, but for those allergic to sulfa drugs there are alternatives. One of the alternative drugs is Mepron, which is an antiprotozoal agent.

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