Question

A patient is diagnosed with HIV. According to current UK guidance, at what point should antiretroviral therapy be initiated?

Accepted Answer

Immediately, regardless of CD4 count

Answer

When CD4 count <200 cells/µL

Answer

When AIDS-defining illness occurs

Answer

After 3 months of confirmed infection

Answer

Only if symptomatic

Practice question

A patient is diagnosed with HIV. According to current UK guidance, at what point should antiretroviral therapy be initiated?