Trevor A. Crowell, MD, PhD
@tcrowellmd.bsky.social
Infectious disease physician and clinical researcher combatting HIV and other global public health threats.
Associate Professor, Uniformed Services University
Adjunct Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University
#IDsky #EpiSky #MedSky
Associate Professor, Uniformed Services University
Adjunct Associate Professor, Johns Hopkins University
#IDsky #EpiSky #MedSky
ID rule of thumb is to prophylax against PJP when high-dose steroids are used (i.e. 20mg or more of prednisone daily) for 4 or more weeks. Prophylactic regimens and other indications for prophylaxis are reviewed nicely in the linked JAMA article.
www.doi.org/10.1001/jama...
www.doi.org/10.1001/jama...
Prophylaxis Against Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia in Adults
This JAMA Insights Clinical Update discusses current recommendations regarding prevention of Pneumocystis pneumonia in patients who are immunocompromised.
www.doi.org
January 14, 2025 at 1:48 PM
ID rule of thumb is to prophylax against PJP when high-dose steroids are used (i.e. 20mg or more of prednisone daily) for 4 or more weeks. Prophylactic regimens and other indications for prophylaxis are reviewed nicely in the linked JAMA article.
www.doi.org/10.1001/jama...
www.doi.org/10.1001/jama...