When is PCP prophylaxis needed for patients on high-dose steroids?
PCP prophylaxis is indicated for patients on high-dose steroids (≥20 mg prednisone daily for ≥4 weeks), especially if additional immunosuppressive factors are present. TMP-SMX is the preferred agent, and patient monitoring for side effects is essential.
Authors
- Tripdatabase
Publication Details
- Journal
- Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
- Published
- 2026-11-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.24080874
- Primary Topic
- Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00