Infections in immunocompromised Flashcards

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What is the common cause of pneumonia in a pt with cystic fibrosis?

A

Burkholderia cepacia

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Which cancer is pathognomonic for HIV?

A

Kaposi’s sarcoma (HHV8)

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What can cause encephalitis, retinitis, pneumonitis, colitis, oesophagitis and marrow suppression in the immunocompromised?

A

Cytomegalovirus

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