Monday, January 28, 2013

Answer and Explanation 16

16.  C is the incorrect answer.  This is not common in HIV unless there is some malnourished condition.  The causative organism is usually Enterobacteriae or Pneumococcus.  A PMN count greater than 250 in the peritoneal fluid confirms the diagnosis.  Treatment is usually a 3rd generation cephalosporin or Zosyn is recommended.





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