Question

A 23-year-old man presents with fever, myalgias, headache and rash 10 days after returning from a trip where he had unprotected sex with multiple partners. You consider HIV testing. According to Canadian HIV testing recommendations, which approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

Offer an HIV antigen/antibody test now as part of routine, voluntary, non-stigmatising care

Answer

Offer HIV testing only if he specifically asks

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Wait 6 months before testing to avoid false negatives

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Test only if he develops opportunistic infections

Answer

Recommend homeopathic prophylaxis instead of testing

Practice question

A 23-year-old man presents with fever, myalgias, headache and rash 10 days after returning from a trip where he had unprotected sex with multiple partners. You consider HIV testing. According to Canadian HIV testing recommendations, which approach is most appropriate?