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Title:

Chart Review: Prophylaxis of Pneumocystis Pneumonia at a Large Metropolitan HIV Clinic

Authors:

Amesh A. Adalja, Emanuel N. Vergis

Date posted:

July 01, 2009

Publication type:

Article

Publication:

P T 2009;34(7):389-390

Publisher:

MediMedia USA, Inc.

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Introduction:

Prophylaxis is imperative for Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP), an important cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. Despite the availability of well-known prophylaxis guidelines and highly active antiretroviral treatment (HAART), PCP remains a leading opportunistic infection and an AIDS-defining diagnosis.¹ Several antimicrobial agents are effective as prophylaxis against this organism, and prescribing differences are largely influenced by reports of allergies.