A woman presents having had unprotected intercourse with a partner recently diagnosed with HIV. The UPSI was 36 hours ago. She is HIV-negative. What p...

Question

A woman presents having had unprotected intercourse with a partner recently diagnosed with HIV. The UPSI was 36 hours ago. She is HIV-negative. What post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) should be considered?

Accepted Answer

PEP should be started as soon as possible, ideally within 72 hours of exposure; a 28-day course of antiretroviral drugs is recommended

Answer

PEP is not available for sexual exposure

Answer

PEP is only available after needlestick injuries

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PEP should be started only after confirmatory HIV testing of the woman

Answer

A single dose of antiretroviral is sufficient

uk-dfsrh MCQ (SBA): HIV PEP After Sexual Exposure

A woman presents having had unprotected intercourse with a partner recently diagnosed with HIV. The UPSI was 36 hours ago. She is HIV-negative. What post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) should be considered?