A case of pneumocystis pneumonia after cessation of secondary prophylaxis.

Abstract

Improvement in the immunological and virological profile of HIV-infected population during the era of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), has allowed guidelines on discontinuation of Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP) prophylaxis to be published. A case of a 37-year-old homosexual man, who had sustained CD4 count over 200 cells/microl for 2 years while on secondary prophylaxis for PCP, who then developed PCP after cessation of prophylaxis, is presented. This case emphasizes the need for close monitoring of patients who discontinued secondary PCP prophylaxis with respiratory symptoms.

• Authors: S P Quah, M McBride
• Journal: International journal of STD & AIDS (Int J STD AIDS) Vol. 12 Issue 2 Pg. 126-7 (Feb 2001) ISSN: 0956-4624 [Print] England
• PMID: 11236102 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Anti-Infective Agents
• Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination

Topics

• AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections (prevention & control)
• Adult
• Anti-Infective Agents (therapeutic use)
• Antiretroviral Therapy, Highly Active
• CD4 Lymphocyte Count
• Humans
• Male
• Pneumonia, Pneumocystis (prevention & control)
• Trimethoprim, Sulfamethoxazole Drug Combination (therapeutic use)