Summary of major recommendations for prevention of protozoal infections.
| Organism . | Intervention . | Strength of Recommendation . | Comment . |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. carinii | Prophylaxis from engraftment to 6m | AII | Trimethoprim-sulfa is drug of choice |
| Longer course if graft-versus-host disease or receiving immunosuppressives | BII | For duration of immune suppression | |
| S. stercoralis | Take careful history | AIII | Focus on residence in endemic areas |
| Organism . | Intervention . | Strength of Recommendation . | Comment . |
|---|---|---|---|
| P. carinii | Prophylaxis from engraftment to 6m | AII | Trimethoprim-sulfa is drug of choice |
| Longer course if graft-versus-host disease or receiving immunosuppressives | BII | For duration of immune suppression | |
| S. stercoralis | Take careful history | AIII | Focus on residence in endemic areas |