PJP Prophylaxis
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The purpose of this page is to list the various types of PJP prophylaxis in common usage.
Guidelines
Given the rapid change in evidence in many areas of hematology/oncology, readers are encouraged to consider any guideline published 5+ years ago to be for historical purposes, only.
Consensus guidelines
- 2017: Proudfoot et al. Guidelines for the Prophylaxis of Pneumocystis jirovecii Pneumonia (PJP) in Children With Solid Tumors PubMed
- 2014: Cooley et al. Consensus guidelines for diagnosis, prophylaxis and management of Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in patients with haematological and solid malignancies, 2014 PubMed
Prophylaxis
Trimethoprim-Sulfamethoxazole
Atovaquone (Mepron)
Dapsone (Aczone)
Pentamidine (Nebupent)
2023: Incidence of Pneumocystis Pneumonia in Immunocompromised Patients without Human Immunodeficiency Virus on Intravenous Pentamidine Prophylaxis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis PubMed
Treatment
To be completed