Immunocompromised Hosts Flashcards
1
Q
What viral investigations would you use in an immunocompromised patient?
A
PCR (serology not used due to immune impairment)
2
Q
What groups of viruses are important in ICed pts?
A
Herpesviridae - CMV, EBV, HSV, HHV8, VZV
Polyomaviridae - JC and BK
Resp viruses
Hepatitis
3
Q
What fungi are important in ICed pts?
A
MADCanC
Mucorycosi
Aspergillus
Dermatophytes
Candida
Cryptococci