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PCP Feb 9, 2009 Hi Doc BY, Greetings again from the Philippines. I would like to ask if I am protected from PCP with pneumococcal vaccine? Thank you |
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 Hello again, Pneumococcal vaccination helps prevent serious infections from pneumococcus (Streptococcus pneumoniae). It does not prevent Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP). On the other hand, certain antibiotic medications, such as trimethoprim/sulfa (Bactrim, Septra, Cotrimoxazole) or Dapsone do help to prevent PCP and should be given to all patients with CD4 counts less than 200. I hope this helps. Be well, BY | ||||||||
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