Infectious Diseases — Flashcards

In immunocompromised individuals with Cryptosporidium infection, anti-_____ therapy should be initiated since CD4 counts greater than 100 are associated with complete resolution of symptoms.Nitazoxanide can be used for immunocompromised patients if CD4 recovery is slow and symptoms are severe.

_____ caused by Legionella pneumophila is associated with low blood Na+ (hyponatremia)

_____ is a CNS protozoal infection that presents with brain abscesses in HIV patients; seen as ring-enhancing brain lesions on CT/MRI.

_____ and diabetic patients are especially susceptible to Mucormycosis infections

_____ infection is characterized by a thick mucoid capsule that results in gelatinous, 'currant jelly' sputum

_____ pneumonia is an AIDS-defining illness that presents with a CD4+ count < 200

Patients with _____ disease and asplenic patients are at a high risk of infection of Neisseria meningitidis

_____ therapy and Amphotericin B have been reported to be effective for the treatment of chronic mucocutaneous candidiasis.

_____ leishmaniasis can present with pancytopenia (blood complication)

Patients can become at increased risk for infections with vibrio vulnificus in the setting of _____ and chronic liver disease