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5 Opportunistic infections and coinfections

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1. What are protozoa? Name 3 protozoa that cause gastric infections.

2. At what CD4 count are you at greater risk for gastric infections?

3. Name 3 ways to minimise the risk of gastric infections?

4. What is candida?

5. What are the main symptoms of candida?

6. Name 3 anti-fungal medicines.

7. What is PCP?

8. At what CD4 are you more at risk for PCP?

9. Which drugs are used as prophylaxis for PCP?

10. What is first-line treatment for PCP?

11. What other treatments can be used for PCP?

12. What is TB?

13. What is the difference between active and inactive TB?

14. What is the first-line treatment for TB?

15. Which ARVs should not be taken with rifampicin?

16. When is TB prophylaxis recommended?

17. What is MAI (or MAC)?

18. What treatment is recommended for MAI (or MAC)?

19. What is hepatitis?

20. How long does hepatitis C take to cause liver damage in HIV-negative people?

21. What is the treatment for hepatitis B?

22. Below what CD4 count does the risk of CMV increase dramatically?

23. How is CMV diagnosed?

24. How is toxoplasmosis transmitted?

25. For how long does toxoplasmosis need to be treated?

26. What are the main AIDS-defining cancers?

27. Do cancers improve with ARV treatment?

28. What cancer is associated with hepatitis C?

29. What is wasting?

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