Question

A 30-year-old man with HIV has a CD4 count of 180 cells/µL. He is not on prophylaxis. According to BHIVA (British HIV Association), which prophylaxis should be started to prevent Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)?

Accepted Answer

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (co-trimoxazole)

Answer

High-dose amoxicillin

Answer

Isoniazid prophylaxis

Answer

Oral fluconazole

Answer

No prophylaxis required

Practice question

A 30-year-old man with HIV has a CD4 count of 180 cells/µL. He is not on prophylaxis. According to BHIVA (British HIV Association), which prophylaxis should be started to prevent Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP)?