HIV Opportunistic Infection - Block 3 Flashcards
What guides the initiation of primary OI prophylaxis?
CD4+ count threshold
What are the clinical presentations of PJP?
- Progressive dyspnea, fever, non-productive cough, chest discomfort
- Tachypnea, tachycardia
- Co-infection with oral thrush
- Hypoxemia
How do you diagnosis PJP?
Chest Xray (ground glass, butterfly pattern)
Spontaneous pneumothorax
INdication for PJP primary prophylaxis?
- CD4 count <200
- CD4 count <14%
- If ART initiation must be delayed, CD4 count 200-250, and monitoring of CD4 count Q3M is not possible
PJP primary prophylaxis? Secondary?
Bactrim 1 tablet PO QD
When do you discontinue primary prophylaxis?
- CD4 >200 for >3 months
- Consider when CD4 count is 100 – 200 cells/mm3 if viral load remains undetectable for 3 – 6 months
Preferred tx for PJP? Duration?
Bactrim DS 2 tablet PO TID for 21 days
What patient populations present as seronegative with toxoplasmosis?
- Primary infection
- Reactivation of latent dx in individuals who can’t produce antibodies
- Testings with insesitive assays
How is toxoplasma transmitted?
- Eating undercooked meat
- Ingesting oocycsts
- Eating raw shellfish
Not person-to-person
Toxoplasma presnetations?
Focal encephalitis w/ HA, confusion, motor weakness, fever
Non-focal sx -> psychiatric sx
How do you diagnose toxoplasma?
- CT/MRI findings of brain lesions
- Seropositive for anti-toxoplasma IgG antibodies
- Lumbar puncture
Indication for primary prophylaxis?
- Toxoplasma IgG+
- CD4 count <100
Primary prophylaxis for TE?
Bactrim 1 tab PO QD
Preferred tx for TE? Duration?
Pyrimethamine 200 mg PO 1 dose then:
< 60kg: Pyrimethamine, Sulfadiazine 1000mg, Leucovorin
> 60kg: Pyrimethamine, Sulfadiazine 1500mg, Leucovorin
Duration: 6 weeks
Secondary prophylaxis of TE?
- Pyrimethamine
- Sulfadiazine 2-4 g
- Leucovorin
RF of MAC?
- Viral load >1000
- Ongoing viral replication despite ART
- Previous or concurrent OIs
- Reduced in vitro lymphoproliferative immune response to MAC antigens
S/s of MAC?
Sx: fever, night sweats, weight loss, fatigue, diarrhea, ab pain
Disseminated: anemia, elevated LFTs
Physical findings: hepatomegaly, splenomegaly, lymphadenopathy
MAC can be clincially indistinguishabel to what other disease state?
IRIS
Indication for MAC primary prophylaxis?
- Not recommended for those with HIV who started ART
- For patients with HIV not recieving ART and CD4 >50
Preferred MAC primary prophylaxis?
- Azithromycin QW
- Clarithromycin
- Azithromycin biweekly
Indication for DC MAC prophylaxis?
Effective ART
Tx for MAC? Duration?
- Clarithromycin + ethambutol
- Azithromycin + ethambutol
Duration: 12 months
Secondary prophylaxis of MAC?
- Clarithromycin + ethambutol
- Azithromycin + ethambutol
Clinical presentation for oral candida?
Painless, creamy-white, plaque-like lesions in the mouth
Presentation of esophageal candida?
Burning pain, discomfort, odynophagia (retrosternal)
Indication for Candida primary prophylaxis?
NOT recommended
Tx for oral candida?
Fluconazole for 7-14 days
Tx for esophageal candida?
Fluconazole or Itraconzale for 14-21 days
Is secondary candida prophylaxis recommended?
No, unless patients have frequent recurrences
Secondary prophylaxis for candida?
Oral: Fluconazole or itroconazole
Eso: Fluconazole or posaconazole
Where is histoplasma commonly found?
Ohio river and MS river valley
Indications for primary prophylaxis?
CD4 count <150 and
High risk exposure
Primary prophylaxis for histoplasma?
Itraconazole 200mg PO daily
Tx for less severe desseminated histoplasma? Duration?
Itraconazole 200mg PO TID (for 3 days), then 200mg PO BID
Duration: 12 months
Tx for moderate-severe desseminated histoplasma? Duration?
Induction: Liposomal amphotericin B until clinically stable
Maintenance: Itraconazole 200mg PO TID (for 3 days), then 200mg PO BID
Duration: 12 months
Tx for histoplasmosis meningitis?
Induction: Liposomal amp B for 4-6 wks
Maintenance: Itraconazole 200mg PO BID or TID for ≥12 months
Duration: 12 months
Secondary prophylaxis for histoplasma?
Itraconazole 200mg PO daily
What are the fungi that cause Coccidioidomycosis?
C. immitis
C. posadasii
What are the syndormes of Coccidioidomycosis?
- Focal pneumonia
- Diffuse pneumonia
- Extra-thoraicic involvement
- Positive serology tests without evidence of localized infection
What are presentations of focal pneumonia?
- CD4 count >250
- Persistant HA and progressive lethargy
Non pharm for Coccidioidomycosis?
- Avoid extensive exposure to native soil
- Remain indoors during dust storms
Indication for Coccidioidomycosis primary prophylaxis?
Not recommended for seronegative except:
1. IgM or IgG +
2. No signs of active Coccidioidomycosis
3. CD4 count <250
Primary prophylaxis for Coccidioidomycosis?
FLuconazole
Indication to dc Coccidioidomycosis prophylaxixs?
CD4 ≥250 for ≥6months
Tx for mild-moderate pulmonary Coccidioidomycosis?
FLuconzazole or Itraconzale for 3-6 months
Tx for severe pulmonary or extrapulmonary Coccidioidomycosis?
Liposomal amphotericin B or Amphotericin B deoxycholate for 12 months
Tx for coccidiodomycosis meningitis?
Fluconazole indefinitely
Diagnosis for cryptococcois?
CSF sample:
1. Elevated protein, low-normal glucose
2. Opening pressure elevated
3. CrAg+
Non pharm for cryptococcosis?
Avoid exposure to dried birf feces
Is prophylaxis recommended for cyrptococcis?
No
What is the preferred tx for cryptococcus? Duration
Induction:
Liposomal amp B + flucytosine OR
Amp B deoxcholate + flucytosine
Duration: 2 weeks
Consolidation: fluconazole for 8 wks
Maintenacne: Fluconazole for ≥1 yr
Seconrady prophylaxis for cryptococcosis?
Fluconaole 200 mg PO QD
Presentation of Cytomegalovirus retinitis?
- Peripheral retinitis (necrotizing)
- Posterior retinal lesions (fluffy, yellow white)
- Lesion borders (tiny, dry appearing, satelites)
Non pharm CMV retinitis?
- Advise patients that CMX is shed in bodily fluids
- Condoms should be used
Indications of primary CMV prophylaxis?
Not recommended
Maintain CD4 >100 to prevent end organ damage
Preferred tx for CMV retinitis?
Immediate sight-threatenign lesions: Ganciclovir or Valganciclovir with or without Intravitreal injections of ganiclovir or foscarnet
Tx for peripheral lesions from CMV?
Valganiciclovir for 14-21 days
Maintenace tx for CMV?
Valganiciclovir for 3-6 months