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Splet08. dec. 2014 · Collectively, these data suggest that PJP prophylaxis should be considered in solid-tumour patients undergoing chemotherapy regimens containing 16–25 mg prednisolone or ≥4 mg dexamethasone daily for ≥4 weeks, as well as patients undergoing intensive treatment for cerebral malignancy (grade C recommendation). SpletRegimens for Pneumocystis pneumonia prophylaxis in adults and adolescents A regimen that provides prophylaxis for PCP and toxoplasmosis should be administered to HIV … Spletsteroid therapy. Mayo Clin Proc 1996;71:5-13. Box 1: Indications for prophylaxis for Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia in patients who are immunocompromised and HIV negative Patient population Indication for prophylaxis Solid organ transplantation For 6–12 mo after transplantation* Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation Autologous stem cell ... candy cdpn 2d360 pw