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Non-Opportunistic Pneumonias
Mar 1, 1999
Dear Dr. Currier,
I suppose that I am somwhat confused and hope you can help me out. I am a 41 year old male diagnosed with PCP in 04/97. Since then I have consitently done very well on Combivir/Crixivan, (VL=<50, CD4=650-700. My problem, however, has to do with other pneumonias. In the past eighteen months I have managed to contract three different strains of what my doctor refers to as "garden variety, community borne pneumonias. Unfortuately, each time I ended up hospitalized. My job,(I'm a social worker), does require that I frequently visit hospitals, nursing homes and schools. What I don't understand is if I have simply been in the wrong place at the wrong time, or is it possible than I am more prone to contracting these pnuemonias and should take some steps to limit my exposure? In either case, is there any effective prophylaxis? I do have the vacine injection each fall. Thanks.
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Response from Dr. Currier
Despite your good response to antiviral therapy it sounds like you remain prone to developing pneumonia. The annual flu shot is very important and I would also be sure you have received the pneumovax- the vaccine for pneumoccal pneumonia. Beyond that just be sure to wwash your hand after visitng patients in the hospital and try to avoid young children with respiratory illnesses. I am sorry I do not have any great new ideas for you.
Good-Luck
-JC
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