
200. A Window of Opportunity: Preventing and Treating HIV Opportunistic Infections
The Intern At Work: Internal Medicine
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The Role of CD4 Cells in HIV Immune Responses
The risk of an OI is higher in individuals with HIV, especially those who have not yet achieved viral suppression with antiretroviral therapy. In this episode specifically, we'll review five OIs recommended for primary prophylaxis by the adult and adolescent opportunistic infection guidelines. Notable OIs that we'll cover in other podcasts include cryptococcal meningitis and tuberculosis. Additionally, there are opportunistic malignancies, such as caposi sarcoma and certain types of lymphoma,.
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