Immunocompromised Hosts Flashcards

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T-cell defects:

A

Recurrent thrush
P. jiroveci pneumonia
Severe HSV/VZV recurrence

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Immunoglobulin defects:

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Recurrent sinopulmonary infections or bacteremia with encapsulated organisms (Strep pneumo, H. flu)
Chronic GI infections/parasites (Giardia)

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Complement defects:

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Severe, recurrent Neisseria infection

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Neutrophil defects:

A

Recurrent cutaneous infections (Staph aureus, GNR, aspergillus, nocardia)

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Integument defects (i.e., drug abuse):

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Recurrent cutaneous infections (Staph aureus, Strep, GNR)

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Organ and marrow transplant:

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CMV, HSV, VZV, candida, P jiroveci

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HIV/AIDS:

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P jiroveci, toxoplasma, MAI, candida

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8
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High-dose steroids:

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P jiroveci

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