Parasitic Infections in HIV-Infected Patients
Summary
- Guidelines on opportunistic infections recommend prophylaxis for malaria to prevent or suppress symptoms (Table 8) (Management Guidelines)[CDC OI] (Management Guidelines)[GESIDA OI]
- CDC guidelines advise that patients with HIV and low CD4+ cell counts should avoid travel to areas with malaria transmission if possible
- If prophylaxis is needed, 3 agents are recommended, according to the area visited: atovaquone/proguanil, mefloquine, doxycycline, or chloroquine in sensitive strains
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