2016 Opportunistic Infection in HIV

Question 1

What is the management for LTBI (Latent Tuberculosis Infection) in HIV patients?

Answer 1

HIV patients with presumed LTBI should receive at least 6 months of IPT 300 mg daily

Question 2

True/False: In the absence of active TB, HIV patients should NOT be treated for presumed LTBI.

Answer 2

False. In the absence of active TB, HIV patients should be treated for presumed LTBI.

Question 3

Supplement to isoniazid

Answer 3

Pyridoxine 25 mg OD to prevent peripheral neuropathy