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Opportunistic Infections: Prevention

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Learning Objectives

  • Initiate primary prevention of opportunistic infections (OIs) in people with HIV based on OI guidelines
  • Use recommended OI prophylaxis regimens when prophylaxis is indicated
  • Discontinue primary prophylaxis if criteria for stopping prophylaxis is met
  • Identify potential adverse effects and contraindications for medications used to prevent OIs

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:
Consulting fee: ICON, Novavax
The relevant financial relationship was mitigated.

4th Edition

This is a substantial revision of the original Question Bank Topic. The previous edition was titled Opportunistic Infections: Prevention and was available until August 31st, 2026.
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  • 1.0 CNE contact hour
  • 1.0 Pharmacotherapeutic/Pharmacology CE contact hour
  • 1.0 CPE knowledge-based contact hour
    UAN: JA0000297-9999-26-026-H99-P
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CME and CNE Origination: October 1st, 2017
CME, CNE, CPE, and IPCE* Review: September 1st, 2026
CME, CNE, CPE, and IPCE* Expiration: August 31st, 2029 (4th Edition)
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