How to Prevent and Treat an Opportunistic Infection

Microbacterial blood cultures need to be sent in special tubes, distinct from the tubes used for regular blood cultures. For pneumocystis pneumonia prevention, consider initiating prophylaxis with oral hydroconazole. If your patient's CD4 count is below 150, and they are at heightened risk, either from occupational exposure or residence in an endemic region,. Treatment of less severe disseminated disease also relies on oral hydroconzole for total duration of at least 12 months.