Topics:
Rheumatology • Systemic lupus erythematosus • Infectious Disease • Pneumocystis pneumonia • Dermatology
Which immunosuppressed patients with SLE would benefit from antibiotic prophylaxis to prevent pneumocystis pneumonia?
Answer from: at Academic Institution
Starting PCP prophylaxis in patients with lupus is controversial. We typically start lupus patients on PCP prophylaxis if they have underlying ILD and are on doses of steroids of 20 mg or higher. I also consider starting PCP prophylaxis in lupus patients while they are receiving cyclophosphamide and...
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