About prevention for opportunistic infections

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A patient newly diagnosed with HIV is asking about prevention for opportunistic infections. Which statement is correct regarding prophylaxis? Group of answer choices Pneumocystis pneumonia prophylaxis is offered to patients with a CD4 count less than 350. M. avium prophylaxis is offered to patients with a CD4 count less than 75. Toxoplasmosis prophylaxis is offered to patients with a CD4 count less than 150. There is no need to start prophylaxis unless there is an active infection.

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