Prophylaxis with Cotrimoxazole is recommended in the following situation except

A. All symptomatic HIV infected children>5 years of age irrespective of CD4

B. All HIV exposed infants till HIV infection can be ruled out

C. All HIV infected infants less than 1 year age irrespective of symptoms or CD4 counts

D. As secondary prophylaxis after initial treatment for pneumocystis carini pneumonia

Correct Answer: All symptomatic HIV infected children>5 years of age irrespective of CD4

Description: *Cotrimoxazole prophylaxis is recommended for all HIV exposed infants staing at 4-6 weeks of age and continued until infection can be excluded. *All children who begin cotrimoxazole prophylaxis should continue until the age of 5 yrs ,when can be reassessed. Reference : OP Ghai 9th edition pg:229

Category: Pediatrics

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