Question

A 29-year-old woman presents 18 hours after a condom break during receptive vaginal intercourse with a partner of unknown HIV status. She has no contraindications to antiretrovirals. According to Canadian HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) guidance, what is the most appropriate approach?

Accepted Answer

Offer HIV PEP with a three-drug regimen for 28 days, started as soon as possible

Answer

Reassure and no PEP because exposure was consensual

Answer

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

Answer

Give single-dose nevirapine

Answer

Start lifelong antiretroviral therapy immediately

Practice question

A 29-year-old woman presents 18 hours after a condom break during receptive vaginal intercourse with a partner of unknown HIV status. She has no contraindications to antiretrovirals. According to Canadian HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) guidance, what is the most appropriate approach?