Parasitic Infections in HIV-Infected Patients

  • Authors: José M. Miró, MD, PhD; Miriam J. Álvarez-Martínez, MD, PhD (More Info)
  • Editors in Chief: Daniel R. Kuritzkes, MD; Joseph J. Eron, Jr., MD
  • Last Reviewed: 4/1/16 (What's New)

Summary

    Epidemiology
    • PCP, an airborne infection, is caused by the fungus Pneumocystis jirovecii[Kovacs 2009]
    • Incidence has declined dramatically in the United States and Western Europe
      • Most cases occur in patients who are unaware of their HIV infection, are not receiving HIV care, or are severely immunosuppressed (CD4+ cell counts < 100 cells/mm3)
    Clinical Manifestations
      Diagnosis
        Preventing Exposure to the Pathogen
          Primary Prophylaxis
            Secondary Prophylaxis
              Treatment

              Action required

              Keywords: Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP)

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