Infectious diseases Flashcards
1
Q
Most common infective cause of diarrhoea in HIV patients.
How is this treated?
A
Cryptosporidium (type of protozoa)
Supportive treatment
2
Q
How is Mycobacterium avium intracellulare diarrhoea treated in HIV patients
A
rifabutin, ethambutol and clarithromycin
3
Q
What gram negative rod causes UTIs and pneumonia
A
Klebsiella
Part of normal gut flora. Might cause pneumonia after aspiration