CPD Article: The prophylaxis of opportunistic infections in HIV-infected adults.

  • ME Botes Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pretoria and Private Practitioner, Muelmed Hospital, Pretoria.
  • PF Levay Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pretoria.

Abstract

• When should prophylaxis for opportunistic infections be initiated? • For which opportunistic infections are prophylactic therapy available? • What is the appropriate choice of drugs?

Author Biographies

ME Botes, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pretoria and Private Practitioner, Muelmed Hospital, Pretoria.
MBChB
PF Levay, Department of Internal Medicine, University of Pretoria.
MSc, MMed(Int).
Published
2004-05-01
Issue
Vol 46, No 4 - May 2004
Section
Review Articles
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