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Module 103, Theme 4: Physiology of the lungs and gaseous exchange. Pulmonary disorders and principles of their treatment. > Respiratory infection and HIV > Flashcards

Respiratory infection and HIV Flashcards

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ART

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Antiretroviral therapy

Given to people living with HIV- can increase life expectancy by over 50 years.

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What chronic HIV infections will an individual catch with CD4 count < 350

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PCP= pneumocystis pneumonia

Fungal pneumonia

Cytomegalovirus pneumonia- CMV

Bacterial pneumonia

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Pneumocystis pneumonia

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Pneumonia caused by yeast-like fungus: Pneumocystis jivorecci (P.Carini)

Causes classic symptoms of pneumonia:
Dyspnoea
Consolidation in lungs

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Bacterial HIV related pneumonias

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

H influenzae

Staph.aureus

C+ M Pneumoniae (chlamydia and mycoplasma)

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Fungal HIV related pneumonias

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Aspergillosis

Cryptococcus

Histoplasmosis

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Module 103, Theme 4: Physiology of the lungs and gaseous exchange. Pulmonary disorders and principles of their treatment. (16 decks)

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