A 24-year-old presents 48 hours after unprotected receptive anal intercourse with a partner of unknown HIV status. Rapid HIV Ag/Ab test is negative. B...

Question

A 24-year-old presents 48 hours after unprotected receptive anal intercourse with a partner of unknown HIV status. Rapid HIV Ag/Ab test is negative. Best approach?

Accepted Answer

Start nonoccupational PEP now and plan for transition to PrEP if ongoing risk

Answer

No treatment needed; test in 3 months

Answer

Start PrEP only

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Wait for confirmatory HIV RNA before any therapy

Answer

Start antibiotics only

us-abem MCQ (SBA): HIV PEP/PrEP Transition

A 24-year-old presents 48 hours after unprotected receptive anal intercourse with a partner of unknown HIV status. Rapid HIV Ag/Ab test is negative. Best approach?