Indicaciones y tratamiento preventivo de las enfermedades oportunistas en el paciente con infección por el virus de la inmunodeficiencia humana

Abstract

Opportunistic infections are an important cause of morbidity and mortality in patients with HIV infection. The best strategy for preventing them is appropriate antiretroviral treatment with a good adherence on the part of the patient. However, when there is a decrease in CD4 lymphocytes below 200cells/μl, primary and secondary prevention of opportunistic infections is essential for improving quality of life and decreasing its morbidity and mortality in these patients.