Major lung infection with fever, cough, chest pain, and sputum; treated with trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Septra, Bactrim):

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The symptoms described are characteristic of Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia, which is a common opportunistic infection in individuals with weakened immune systems, particularly those with HIV/AIDS. Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Septra, Bactrim) is the recommended treatment for this infection.

Major Lung Infection with Fever, Cough, Chest Pain, and Sputum;