Parasitic Infections in HIV-Infected Patients
Summary
- Secondary PCP should be administered for life unless accepted criteria for discontinuation are met (Table 2)[CDC OI; EACS]
- Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is the preferred choice (Table 1)[CDC OI; GESIDA OI]
- Alternatives include dapsone, dapsone plus pyrimethamine, atovaquone, or aerosolized pentamidine[CDC OI; GESIDA OI]
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Keywords: Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP)