Infections in immunocompromised Flashcards
1
Q
What is the common cause of pneumonia in a pt with cystic fibrosis?
A
Burkholderia cepacia
2
Q
Which cancer is pathognomonic for HIV?
A
Kaposi’s sarcoma (HHV8)
3
Q
What can cause encephalitis, retinitis, pneumonitis, colitis, oesophagitis and marrow suppression in the immunocompromised?
A
Cytomegalovirus