Prepared by the AETC National Coordinating Resource Center based on recommendations from the CDC, National Institutes of Health, and HIV Medicine Association/Infectious Diseases Society of America Guidelines for Prevention and Treatment of Opportunistic Infections in HIV-Infected Adults and Adolescents Coccidioidomycosis Slide Set

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May 2013www.aidsetc.org 3  Epidemiology  Clinical Manifestations  Diagnosis  Prevention  Treatment  Considerations in Pregnancy Coccidioidomycosis

 Caused by Coccidioides immitis and C posadasii  Endemic in southwest United States, parts of Central and South America  Increased risk with extensive exposure to soil  May cause disease via reactivation of previous infection  Disease may occur in those with no discernible immunodeficiency  Increased risk in HIV patients with CD4 count <250 cells/µL  Incidence and severity lower after broader use of ART Coccidioidomycosis: Epidemiology May 2013www.aidsetc.org 4

 Severity associated with lower CD4 counts, lack of HIV suppression  In HIV infection, 6 common syndromes:  Focal pneumonia  Diffuse pneumonia (presents like PCP)  Cutaneous involvement  Meningitis  Liver or lymph node involvement  Positive coccidioidal serology tests without evidence of localized infections Coccidioidomycosis: Clinical Manifestations May 2013www.aidsetc.org 5

 Focal pneumonia most common if CD4 count >250 cells/µL  Other syndromes usually occur with more advanced immunosuppression  Meningitis: headache, progressive lethargy, fever, nausea or vomiting, confusion Coccidioidomycosis: Clinical Manifestations (2) May 2013www.aidsetc.org 6

May 2013www.aidsetc.org 7 Chest X ray: disseminated coccidioidomycosis Coccidioidomycosis: Manifestations

 Culture of clinical specimens  Histopathology  Blood cultures (positive in <50%)  Coccidioidal IgM and IgG serology (EIA, immunodiffusion, classical tube precipitin, complement fixation): useful but poorer sensitivity in patients with low CD4 counts  CSF analysis: typically shows lymphocytic pleocytosis, CSF glucose <50 mg/dL, CSF protein normal or mildly elevated; complement fixation usually positive; culture positive in <1/3  Newer coccidioidomycosis-specific antigen assay: detects antigen in urine and serum Coccidioidomycosis: Diagnosis May 2013www.aidsetc.org 8

 Preventing exposure  In endemic areas, impossible to avoid exposure completely  HIV-infected persons: avoid extensive exposure to disturbed soil in endemic areas (eg, excavation sites, dust storms) Coccidioidomycosis: Prevention May 2013www.aidsetc.org 9

 Preventing disease  Primary prophylaxis not recommended  For HIV-infected persons in endemic regions: yearly serologic testing is reasonable  If new positive IgM or IgG serologic test and CD4 count <250 cells/µL  Fluconazole 400 mg PO QD  Outside endemic regions: routine testing not useful and should not be done Coccidioidomycosis: Prevention (2) May 2013www.aidsetc.org 10

 Treatment consists of 2 phases: induction and maintenance  Total duration of therapy ≥12 months Coccidioidomycosis: Treatment May 2013www.aidsetc.org 11

 Severe nonmeningeal infection: diffuse pulmonary or severely ill with disseminated disease  Acute phase (continue until clinical improvement):  Preferred:  Amphotericin B deoxycholate mg/kg IV QD  Lipid-formulation amphotericin B 4-6 mg/kg IV QD  Alternative: add fluconazole or itraconazole to amphotericin B (itraconazole preferred for bone disease)  Maintenance therapy (continue indefinitely)  Fluconazole 400 mg PO QD  Itraconazole 200 mg PO BID Coccidioidomycosis: Treatment (2) May 2013www.aidsetc.org 12

 Mild disease: focal pneumonia  Preferred:  Fluconazole 400 mg PO QD  Itraconazole 200 mg PO BID  Alternative (limited data):  Posaconazole mg PO BID  Voriconazole 200 mg PO BID Coccidioidomycosis: Treatment (3) May 2013www.aidsetc.org 13

 Meningeal infection  Consult with specialist  Acute phase  Preferred: fluconazole mg IV or PO QD  Alternative:  Itraconazole 200 mg PO BID  Posaconazole mg PO BID  Voriconazole mg PO BID  Intrathecal amphotericin B if azoles not effective  Hydrocephalus may develop: may need CSF shunt  Lifelong therapy required: relapse in 80% of HIV patients with azole therapy discontinued Coccidioidomycosis: Treatment (4) May 2013www.aidsetc.org 14

 Start ART as soon as possible after start of antifungal therapy  IRIS has been reported (1 case)  Triazoles have complex, sometimes bidirectional interactions with certain ARVs; dosage adjustments may be needed Coccidioidomycosis: ART Initiation May 2013www.aidsetc.org 15

 Monitor complement-fixing antibody every 12 weeks: useful in assessing response to therapy  Increase in titer suggests recurrence or worsening – reassess management  IRIS: 1 reported case Coccidioidomycosis: Monitoring and Adverse Events May 2013www.aidsetc.org 16

 Failure of fluconazole or itraconazole:  Severely ill: amphotericin B (deoxycholate or lipid formulation)  Not severely ill: consider posaconazole 200 mg PO BID or voriconazole 200 mg PO BID (limited data for both)  Note: significant interactions between voriconazole and NNRTIs or ritonavir Coccidioidomycosis: Treatment Failure May 2013www.aidsetc.org 17

 Consider lifelong suppressive therapy if CD4 count remains <250 cells/µL  Preferred:  Fluconazole 400 mg PO QD  Itraconazole 200 mg PO BID  Alternative (if patient did not initially respond to fluconazole or itraconazole):  Posaconazole 200 mg PO BID  Voriconazole 200 mg PO BID Coccidioidomycosis: Preventing Recurrence May 2013www.aidsetc.org 18

 Discontinuing secondary prophylaxis:  Focal pneumonia:  May discontinue after 12 months of therapy if CD4 ≥250 cells/µL on effective ART  Monitor for recurrence (serial chest X rays and coccidioidal serology)  Diffuse pulmonary or nonmeningeal disseminated disease:  Relapses in >25% of cases, even in HIV-uninfected patients  Some would continue therapy indefinitely; consult with expert  Meningitis:  Relapses in 80%  Continue therapy lifelong Coccidioidomycosis: Preventing Recurrence (2) May 2013www.aidsetc.org 19

 More likely to disseminate if acquired during 2nd or 3rd trimester  Amphoteracin B or its lipid formulations are preferred initial regimen  At delivery, evaluate neonate for renal dysfunction and hypokalemia Coccidioidomycosis: Considerations in Pregnancy May 2013www.aidsetc.org 20

 Azoles: avoid in 1st trimester--risk of teratogenicity  Coccidioidal meningitis:  Only alternative to azoles is intrathecal amphotericin B  Choice of treatment should be based on risk/benefit considerations and in consultation with the mother and with infectious disease and obstetric experts  Voriconazole and posaconazole: teratogenic and embryotoxic in animals: avoid throughout pregnancy Coccidioidomycosis: Considerations in Pregnancy (2) May 2013www.aidsetc.org 21

 AIDS Info: Access the Guidelines Online May 2013www.aidsetc.org 22

May 2013www.aidsetc.org 23  This presentation was prepared by Susa Coffey, MD, for the AETC National Resource Center in May 2013  See the AETC NCRC website for the most current version of this presentation: About This Slide Set