A month old HIV positive child following URTI developed sudden onset of breathlessness. The chest x-ray shows hyperinflation. The O2 saturation was greater than 90%. The treatment of choice is –
Correct Answer: Ribavarin
Description: The child with HIV is suffering from Bronchiolitis.
Antibiotics are not usually used in the treatment of bronchiolitis who are previously healthy but Ribavarin shortens the duration of treatment in a patient who has → Immunodeficiency, Congenital heart disease, Chronic lung disease
The child in the question is having immunodeficiency due to, HIV infection. Therefore Ribavirin should be used in the treatment of this patient.
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