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dr_jojo

03/08/07 - 11:17 AM

A 32-year-old woman who is HIV positive has a CD4+ lymphocyte count of 800/mm3 (Normal ≥ 500). Her health maintenance regimen should include immunization against which of the following pathogens?

A
) Haemophilus influenzae type b

B
) Hepatitis A

C
) Influenza virus

D
) Neisseria meningitidis

E
) Streptococcus pyogenes (group A)

Influenza vaccine right!

NE
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03/08/07 - 12:56 PM

Yes, you're right!
Rec. for HIV + :
- influenza
- MMR
- DT
- pneumococcal

dr in trouble
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03/08/07 - 02:58 PM

Yes it shud b influenza

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nadiabarati

05/29/07 - 10:18 AM

why not hepatitis A, because in HIV positive we need to vaccinate patient against hepatitis A and B .

doc_clotaire
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05/29/07 - 11:17 AM

Only after checking serology against Hep A and B

Then you give vaccine if appropriate

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nadiabarati

05/29/07 - 11:34 AM

you're right thanks a lot

doyoudig
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05/29/07 - 12:09 PM

yes need serology for Hep B and A 1st esp when CD 4 is low
C
) Influenza virus

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