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MediumInfectious DiseasesHIV post-exposure prophylaxisau-amcau-racp

A 32-year-old nurse experiences a needlestick injury from a known HIV-positive patient with a high viral load. The injury is deep and involved a hollow-bore needle. What is the most appropriate immediate management regarding HIV prophylaxis?

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