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Opportunistic Infections: Prevention

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Learning Objectives

  • Discuss recommendations for initiating primary prevention of opportunistic infections in people with HIV
  • Summarize recommendations for initiating secondary prophylaxis of opportunistic infections in people with HIV
  • State criteria for discontinuing primary prevention of opportunistic infections in people with HIV
  • List criteria for discontinuing secondary prophylaxis of opportunistic infections in people with HIV
  • Recognize potential adverse effects and contraindications for medications used for prevention of opportunistic infections

Authors

David H. Spach, MD
David H. Spach, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None

Reviewers

Brian R. Wood, MD
Brian R. Wood, MD
Professor of Medicine
Division of Allergy & Infectious Diseases
University of Washington
Disclosures:
None

3rd Edition

This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled Opportunistic Infections: Prevention 2nd Edition Question Bank and was available until August 31st, 2023.
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Continuing Education

This lesson qualifies for:
  • 1.5 CME AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™, or
  • 1.5 CNE contact hours and 1.5 CE contact hours (qualifies for pharmacology CE for advanced practice nurses)

CNE and CME Origination: October 1st, 2017
CNE and CME Review: September 1st, 2023
CNE and CME Expiration: August 31st, 2026 (3rd Edition)

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