Immunocompromised Flashcards by Jon Beckloff

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What 5 things increase the risk of OIs and why?

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Puts you at an immunocompromised state

Disease that kill immune system: HIV pts with CD4 < 200
Systemic steroids >=20 mg prednisone or equiv or 2 mg/kgday
Aspenia
Immunosuppressants: TNF inhibitors
Cancer chemo therapy

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