Question

A 32-year-old man who has sex with men presents with chronic diarrhoea, weight loss and oral thrush. He has never had an HIV test. What is the most appropriate action regarding HIV testing?

Accepted Answer

Offer an HIV test because he has multiple indicator conditions

Answer

Offer an HIV test only if he specifically requests it

Answer

Defer HIV testing to the next appointment

Answer

Test only after stool cultures are negative

Answer

HIV testing is not indicated in chronic diarrhoea

Practice question

A 32-year-old man who has sex with men presents with chronic diarrhoea, weight loss and oral thrush. He has never had an HIV test. What is the most appropriate action regarding HIV testing?