HIV Flashcards

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Key Question

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Is the patient on effective cART?
What is the CD4 count?
Do they have any other comorbidities

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HIV related respiratory infections

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PCP pneumonia
Bacterial pneumonias (CAP & HAP): pneumococcus, H influenza, s. aureus, atypical agents
Fungal pneumonias: aspergillosis, cryptococcis, histoplasmosis
Viral pneumonia: CMV pneumonitis, influenza
TB

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Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia - PCP

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Ubiquitous in the environment
Initial infection usually occurs in early childhood
PCP may result from reactivaction or new exposure

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