Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP) — treatment
- TMP-SMX is preferred treatment
- Treat for 21 days in HIV-associated PJP
- Moderate–severe hypoxemia → add corticosteroid
- Alternatives depend on severity + G6PD
- pentamidine or clinda/primaquine
- Start ART promptly in HIV when feasible
- Begin secondary prophylaxis after treatment
Use at a glance
- TMP-SMX is preferred treatment
Treatment options
- Treat for 21 days in HIV-associated PJP
- Alternatives depend on severity + G6PD
- pentamidine or clinda/primaquine
- Begin secondary prophylaxis after treatment
Other treatment options
- Moderate–severe hypoxemia → add corticosteroid
Choosing treatment
- Start ART promptly in HIV when feasible
Self-check
- What starts promptly in HIV-associated PJP when feasible?
ART. - How long is HIV-associated PJP treated?
21 days.
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