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MediumInfectious DiseasesHIV post-exposure prophylaxisau-amcau-acem

A 32-year-old nurse sustains a needlestick injury from a hollow-bore needle that had just been removed from a patient known to be HIV-positive with a detectable viral load. The injury is deep and drew blood. It occurred 1 hour ago. What is the most appropriate management regarding HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)?

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