Opportunistic Infections in Immunocompromised Patients

Question 1

When should antibacterial prophylaxis be given for HCT recipients?

Answer 1

Expected neutropenia > 7 days

Question 2

For SOT, how are high risk patients for CMV defined? What management can be considered?

Answer 2

High risk (D+/R-): Prophylaxis for 3-6 months

Can use Valcyte or GCV IV or preemptive

Question 3

What electrolyte abnormalities does foscarnet cause?

Answer 3

Hypokalemia

Hypocalcemia