Jamma Li
Clinical posts from members and guests of the Australasian Society for HIV, Viral Hepatitis and Sexual Health Medicine (ASHM) from various international medical and scientific conferences on HIV, AIDS, viral hepatitis, and sexual health.
Comment on PJP prophylaxis
Whilst we should try to adhere to the guidelines re PJP prophylaxis for sustained CD4 counts over 200 prior to cessation, there is enough reason to not panick if a patient is having difficulty being adherent , and
1. Their CD4 count is above 100, or
2. Their CD4 count is above 75 and the viral load is <400
and
3. They do not have underlying lung disease or another cause of immunodeficiency.
This particularly useful to have in mind for those patients with difficulty with adherence and a Bactrim allergy! It might be easier to prioritise another medication as opposed to upset rapport by trying to administer pentamidine or atovaquone which are less efficacious.