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HIV disease resulting in other infectious and parasitic diseases
Human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease resulting in infectious and parasitic diseases
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- GuidelinesDiarrhoea, HIV-AssociatedDescription Medicine Treatment Referral B20.8 + (A07.2-3) DESCRIPTION Diarrhoea that persists for > 2 weeks. Often associated with wasting. Diarrhoea persisting for 4 weeks is a WHO stage 3 condition (if there is weight loss or fever it is stage 4). Send stool sample to look for ova, cysts and parasites in all cases. Note: A negative stool specimen does not exclude Cryptosporidium . If Cryptos
- GuidelinesOpportunistic DiseasesPlease click on the link below to access the most up-to-date version of this guideline. The content on this page is currently being updated to align with the latest publication. Always check the version number at the bottom of the screen to confirm which version you are using. Click here to access the Adult Hospital Level Chapter 10: HIV_and_AIDS_with_supporting_NEMLC_Report_Reviews_2025-9-Versio
- GuidelinesThe HIV Infected Neonate (< 1 Month of Age)Description Medicine treatment ICD-10 codes: B20-B24 DESCRIPTION Defined as an infant < 1 month of age, in whom HIV infection has been confirmed with two appropriate tests. For confirmation of HIV infection, see: Human immunodeficiency virus infections . MEDICINE TREATMENT This treatment protocol is meant as a guide, and there is allowance for flexibility after discussion with
- GuidelinesToxoplasmosisDescription Medicine Treatment Referral B58 + (B20.8) DESCRIPTION Initial diagnosis can only be made at hospital level. MEDICINE TREATMENT Cotrimoxazole, oral, 320/1600 mg 12 hourly for 4 weeks. Then 160/800 mg 12 hourly for 12 weeks. Secondary prophylaxis Cotrimoxazole, oral 160/800 mg daily. Continue until the CD4 count has risen to >200 cells/mm 3 on ART. Commence ART. REFERRAL