HIV Opportunistic Infections PDF
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College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific, Western University of Health Sciences
Nishita Patel
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This document provides an overview of HIV opportunistic infections, focusing on specific examples such as PCP and candidiasis. It covers learning objectives, characteristics, risk factors, clinical presentations, diagnostic tests, and treatment options for these infections.
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HIV opportunistic infections Nishita Patel, Infectious Disease HIV opportunistic infections Nishita Patel, Infectious Disease Learning objectives Recognize the clinical manifestations of common serious opportunistic infections that occur in persons with HIV Discuss recommended treatment o...
HIV opportunistic infections Nishita Patel, Infectious Disease HIV opportunistic infections Nishita Patel, Infectious Disease Learning objectives Recognize the clinical manifestations of common serious opportunistic infections that occur in persons with HIV Discuss recommended treatment of common opportunistic infections Summarize indications for discontinuing treatment for opportunistic infections Summarize recommendations for initiating antiretroviral therapy in the setting of an active opportunistic infection Pneumocystis jiroveci Pneumonia(PCP) Characteristics: Caused by P. jiroveci (formerly P. carinii) Ubiquitous fungus in the environment, transmitted by airborne route PCP may result from reactivation or new exposure Risk factors CD4 count
