Indication for prophylaxis in pneumocystis carini pneumonia include -
Ans. is 'a' i.e., CD4 count < 200/ul & 'c' i.e., Oral candidiasis PROPHYLAXIS OF PNEUMOCVSTIC CARINIIPNEUMONIAPrimary prophylaxis is indicated foro Patients with CD4+ cell counts of < 200/uLo History of oropharyngeal candidiasisSecondary prophylaxis is indicated foro Both HIV infected and non HIV infected patientso Who have recovered from pneumocystosis.Primary and secondary prophylaxis may be discontinued in HIV infected persons once.o CD4+ counts have risen to > 200/uL and remained at that level for > 3 months.Also knowFirst choice agent for prophylaxiso Trimethoprim, sulphamethoxazole.Other agents used in prophylaxis.o Dapsone, pentamidine.
CD4 count < 200/u1
Tuberculosis
Viral load > 25,000 copies/ml
Oral candidiasis
Pneumonia, Bronchiectasis, and Lung Abscess