Prophylaxis of HIV-associated opportunistic infections: 1997 recommendations

Article Abstract:

The Infectious Disease Society of America and the US Public Health Service have issued recommendations on prophylaxis of opportunistic infections in HIV-infected patients. Although opportunistic infections have declined, they still cause significant morbidity and mortality and may result in increased viral replication and immune system suppression. The recommendations for prevention of pneumonia, Toxoplasma infection, tuberculosis, Candida and other infections include ratings of prophylactic drugs.

Evaluation, Reports, Antibiotics, Drug therapy, Opportunistic infections, United States. Public Health Service, Infectious Diseases Society of America

---

Postsexual Exposure Prophylaxis

Article Abstract:

Postsexual exposure prophylaxis (PEP) can be useful in preventing HIV infection. Factors influencing effective use of this therapy include persons who have had insertive anal or vaginal intercourse with ejaculation, who are willing to practice safer sex in the future, and within 72 hours of exposure. Although PEP is not an acceptable means of primary HIV prevention, it may be seen to be a useful emergency treatment.

Sexually transmitted diseases, Sexually transmitted disease prevention, Retroviruses

---

Update on recommendations for HIV postexposure prophylaxis

Article Abstract:

Medical personnel who use prophylactic procedures after exposure to HIV may reduce their risk of infection. The most important factors to consider are timely initiation of therapy, using combination antiretroviral agents, and correctly assessing exposure to toxicity. All emergency rooms and employee health clinics should provide recommended medications and access to nurse practitioners with expertise in this area.

Health aspects, Practice, Nurse practitioners, HIV infection, HIV infections, Medical personnel

Similar abstracts:

• Abstracts: Temporal associations of human papillomavirus infection with cervical cytological abnormalities. Human papillomavirus testing by hybrid capture appears to be useful in triaging women with a cytologic diagnosis of atypical squamous cells of undetermined significance
• Abstracts: The modified biophysical profile: antepartum testing in the 1990s. Cesarean birth: how to reduce the rate
• Abstracts: Early versus late amniotomy for labor induction: a randomized trial. Comparison between oral and intramuscular dexamethasone in suppressing unconjugated estriol levels during the third trimester
• Abstracts: Preventing multidrug tuberculosis. Research issues involving HIV-associated tuberculosis in resource-poor countries
• Abstracts: Factors associated with the recommendation for endocarditis prophylaxis in mitral valve prolapse

This website is not affiliated with document authors or copyright owners. This page is provided for informational purposes only. Unintentional errors are possible.