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How long do you continue PJP prophylaxis in a patient with GPA who is able to wean steroids and remains only on rituximab for maintenance therapy?

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Rheumatology · Ohio State University

Great question! For my ANCA patients and the OSU vasculitis clinic, we leave them all on Bactrim for the life of the disease. Less about PJP, and more about helping minimize infections due to the sinus and respiratory inflammation creating a nice environment for bacteria to live. Also, there is some...

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