Cessation of secondary prophylaxis in patients with cryptococcosis

被引：15

作者：

Nwokolo, NC

Fisher, M

Gazzard, BG

Nelson, MR

机构：

[1] Chelsea & Westminster Hosp, St Stephens Ctr, London SW10 9NH, England

[2] Royal Sussex Cty Hosp, Dept HIV Genitourinary Med, Brighton BN2 5BE, E Sussex, England

来源：

AIDS | 2001年 / 15卷 / 11期

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D O I：

10.1097/00002030-200107270-00015

中图分类号：

R392 [医学免疫学]; Q939.91 [免疫学];

学科分类号：

100102 ;

摘要：

Cryptococcal disease in HIV-positive individuals is usually a consequence of advanced immunosuppression. Treatment consists of a period of induction therapy followed by long-term secondary prophylaxis, usually with fluconazole. The introduction of highly active antiretroviral therapy has resulted in improvements in immunological function such that the cessation of primary and secondary prophylaxis against several opportunistic infections has become possible. We report our experience of the cessation of secondary antifungal prophylaxis in patients responding to highly active antiretroviral therapy.

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页码：1438 / 1439

页数：2

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