Question

A 25-year-old woman presents 36 hours after a condom break during receptive vaginal intercourse with a partner of unknown HIV status in a metropolitan area with moderate HIV prevalence. According to Australian HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) guidance, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Offer HIV PEP as soon as possible and continue for 28 days

Answer

No PEP is indicated because she is heterosexual

Answer

Wait for the partner's HIV test results before deciding on PEP

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Offer PEP only if she develops symptoms of acute HIV infection

Answer

Start lifelong antiretroviral therapy immediately

Practice question

A 25-year-old woman presents 36 hours after a condom break during receptive vaginal intercourse with a partner of unknown HIV status in a metropolitan area with moderate HIV prevalence. According to Australian HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) guidance, what is the most appropriate management?