inPractice® - Secondary Prophylaxis

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

Secondary PCP should be administered for life unless accepted criteria for discontinuation are met (Table 2)^{[CDC OI; Panel 2008a]}
Sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim is the preferred choice (Table 1)^{[CDC OI; Panel 2008a]}
Alternatives include dapsone, dapsone plus pyrimethamine, atovaquone, or aerosolized pentamidine^{[CDC OI; Panel 2008a]}

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Keywords: Pneumocystis jiroveci pneumonia (PCP)