Immunocompromised Hosts Flashcards
1
Q
T-cell defects:
A
Recurrent thrush
P. jiroveci pneumonia
Severe HSV/VZV recurrence
2
Q
Immunoglobulin defects:
A
Recurrent sinopulmonary infections or bacteremia with encapsulated organisms (Strep pneumo, H. flu)
Chronic GI infections/parasites (Giardia)
3
Q
Complement defects:
A
Severe, recurrent Neisseria infection
4
Q
Neutrophil defects:
A
Recurrent cutaneous infections (Staph aureus, GNR, aspergillus, nocardia)
5
Q
Integument defects (i.e., drug abuse):
A
Recurrent cutaneous infections (Staph aureus, Strep, GNR)
6
Q
Organ and marrow transplant:
A
CMV, HSV, VZV, candida, P jiroveci
7
Q
HIV/AIDS:
A
P jiroveci, toxoplasma, MAI, candida
8
Q
High-dose steroids:
A
P jiroveci