HIV positive patients

Last reviewed 01/2018

An evidence based review concluded that (1):

• treatment - topical preparations of itraconazole, fluconazole, miconazole nitrate, and clotrimazole effectively treated oropharyngeal candidiasis in people with HIV infection
• antifungal prophylaxis - daily or weekly antifungal prophylaxis with fluconazole, itraconazole, or nystatin reduced incidence and relapse of oropharyngeal candidiasis compared with placebo

Reference:

1. Clinical Evidence (March 2005). Oropharyngeal candidiasis