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Longterm prognosis after pcp relapse

About a month ago, after a long illness, my longtime partner was diagnosed with pcp. Not the best way to find out you're Positive, too. He was treated in a hospital, but without a primary physician. They discharged him too fast and he relapsed...
Judith Feinberg, M.D.

Response from Judith Feinberg, M.D.

University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine
Sometimes a severe or relapsed bout of PCP will result in scarring and/or the formation of blebs ("bullae") at the periphery of the lung that can make a person vulnerable to a lung collapse. I suspect that the purpose of CT scan is to... Read more »

my bf died of PCP

My BF knew about his HIV status on Mid Jul 08 (ELISA). His Western Blot Assays Test come 1 month... Read more »

PCP

Hi My doctor put me on Cozole along with my ARV's she said it is to prevent pcp , can you tell... Read more »
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InfoRed SIDA

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 »
AIDS InfoNet

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 »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Usted Puede Prevenir la PCP en Adultos y Adolescentes

La 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 »
U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

You Can Prevent PCP in Children: A Guide for People With HIV Infection

PCP is the most serious infection among children with HIV. It can be fatal. PCP can be prevented and treated. TMP-SMX, also known as Bactrim, Septra, or Cotrim* , is the best medicine for preventing and treating PCP. Early diagnosis and... Read more »
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PCP

Posted by Anonym, 2 Replies
What are the symptoms of PCP...if you have been through it please let me know..thanks Read more »

PCP

Posted by Anonymous
Symptoms of PCP besides cough?

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Untreated PCP

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
Hi,

I have a friend who has made it known that he is refusing any further medical treatment. He has recently been diagnosed with PCP. Knowing that untreated PCP is a one way street, can anyone tell me what to expect, or even tell me what to tell... Read more »

Pneumocystis carinii Pneumonia (PCP)

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply
Hello all. Does anyone know of any newer meds for the prevention of another episode PCP? I have tried with fail: Bactrim (allergic to sulfa), Dapsone (causes severe rashs), Pentamidine (if anyone has ever used it you'll know what it does). I am... Read more »

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