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Avi Cohen: A Case Summary
Avi Cohen is a 31-year-old Israeli that presents to the clinic with a cough and fever that has been persisting for about a month. Over the past 2-3 days the symptoms have gotten worse. Upon further questioning and testing the patient was diagnosed with Pneumocystis jiroveci and AIDs.

Assessment:
1. Pneumocystis Jiroveci: The patient present with a fever and non-productive cough which is common. Additionally, the chest x-ray revealed bilateral infiltrates that are consistent in patients that have pneumocystis
2. HIV/AIDs: Patient was test positive for HIV antibody, had a CD4 count of 160 and a viral load of 10000/mL HIV RNA

Plan:
1. Admit to hospital for pneumocystis jiroveci and begin IV Bactrim. Also place patient on oxygen therapy
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