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How Long Does Pcp Last
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How long can someone live with PCPI am adopting the child of a woman with AIDS. I am trying to find out how long she may have to live. She is 43 and does not like to take her meds. She has had PCP for about 2 months and doesn't take her Bactrim as indicated by her Dr. She...
Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.
University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
On the basis of what you've told me, I'd estimate that this unfortunate person's life span would likely be measured in months. How many exactly is hard to say....
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Recent PCP/ How long can I last?Dear Dr. Feinberg, I have been HIV positive for the last 13 yrs., I recently lost my job and... Read more »Longterm prognosis after pcp relapseAbout a month ago, after a long illness, my longtime partner was diagnosed with pcp. Not the best... Read more »
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How to Prevent PCPIntroduction How Can I Tell if I Have PCP? CD4+ Cell Counts Who Is at Risk of Getting PCP? How Do I Prevent Myself Getting PCP? Your CD4 Cell Counts Special Concerns for Pregnant Women and Children When Should I Start Preventive Treatment? ... Read more »
Pneumocystis Pneumonia (PCP)What Is PCP? How Is PCP Treated? Can PCP Be Prevented? Which Drug Is Best? The Bottom Line What Is PCP? Pneumocystis pneumonia (PCP or pneumocystis) is the most common opportunistic infection in people with HIV. Without treatment,... Read more »
La Neumonía por Pneumocystis (PCP)¿Qué es la PCP? ¿Cómo se Trata la PCP? ¿Se Puede Prevenir la PCP? ¿Qué Medicamento es Mejor? ¿Se Puede Prevenir la PCP? En Pocas Palabras ¿Qué es la PCP? La neumonía por Pneumocystis (PCP por sus siglas en inglés) es la... Read more »
Usted Puede Prevenir la PCP en Adultos y AdolescentesLa PCP es la infección grave más común entre las personas con el VIH. Puede ser fatal. La PCP puede prevenirse y tratarse. La mejor medicina para prevenir y tratar la PCP es TMP-SMX, también conocida como Bactrim, Septra o... Read more »
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pcp (aids) And still regain health?
Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Does this happen? Anyone been diagnosed with aids and then start meds, perhaps clean up lifestyle and then start feeling better? Gaining weight, feeling 'normal' and going on to live life for years more.Anyone have input on this? Read more » My husband was sick with PCP
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
My husband was diagnosed with AIDS last month after getting very sick with PCP. I tested negative (I also tested negative when I donated blood two years ago.) We have been married for nine years and have two children over five. My husband has been... Read more » PCP
Posted by Anonym, 2 Replies
What are the symptoms of PCP...if you have been through it please let me know..thanks
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