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What Are The Dangers Of Pcp
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PCPMy son was diagnosed as HIV positive a few weeks ago. However, in Oct. 2012 he developed pnuemonia and it has just now been diganosed as PCP. He has lost about 60 lbs since October and is very ill. He was checked for his oxygen level which was 95 2...
Response from Keith Henry, M.D.
University of Minnesota, School of Medicine
I would check to make sure your son is seeing an experienced HIV Provider who should be able to assess the situation and prioritize what needs to done as well as explain the situation and overall prognosis. KH...
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pcp and travelmy brother just got out of the hospital for pcp and respiratory distress as a result. he was in... Read more »PCP Diagnosis Despite Negative HIV Test ResultMy boyfriend tested negative for HIV five weeks ago. Last week while away onbusiness he suddenly... Read more »
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Report Reveals Disturbing Truth of Dangerous and Extremely Poor Conditions for HIV and AIDS PrisonersHarvest, Ala. -- On Wednesday, Dr. Stephen Tabet, MD, MPH, an infectious disease specialist, released a detailed 125-page report addressing a large number of deaths and "substandard" medical care provided to HIV and AIDS infected male prisoners... Read more »
Most Docs Don't Follow Screening Guidelines for Cervical CancerPrimary care physicians are likely to recommend cervical cancer screening more often than suggested by professional guidelines, according to a new study by researchers from CDC and the National Cancer Institute. And if the physician adds HPV... 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 »
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 »
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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
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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...
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