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Management and Prevention of Opportunistic Infections in the HIV-Infected Patient

Albany Medical Center, Mail-code 85, 43 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York 12208, purdyb{at}mail.amc.edu

With the introduction of potent antiretroviral therapy, the incidence of opportunistic infections (OIs) as well as death has dramatically decreased since 1996. Opportunistic infections are seen mainly in three groups: (1) newly diagnosed patients not receiving antiretroviral therapy and presenting with an OI, (2) patients nonadherent to antiretroviral and OI treatment regimens or (3) patients whose antiretroviral therapy has failed. This article will review the most common opportunistic infections (OIs) seen in the HIV-infected individual and their treatment. The current guidelines for the prophylaxis against these OIs will also be discussed.

Key Words: opportunistic infection • prophylaxis • human immunodeficiency syndrome • highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) • CD4+ cell count • viral load

Journal of Pharmacy Practice, Vol. 13, No. 6, 475-498 (2000)
DOI: 10.1106/JDYC-JYVC-XJAA-LJ1F


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