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A 33-year-old man with HIV infection and CD4 count of 120 cells per microliter presents with gradual-onset fever, night sweats, and nonproductive cough. Chest radiograph shows bilateral interstitial infiltrates. He has not been taking prophylaxis. Which medication should he have been receiving to prevent this infection?

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