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Window period counselling — DFSRH MCQ

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ModerateSTIsWindow period counsellingDFSRH

A 19-year-old woman had condomless sex with a new partner 5 days ago and requests a full STI screen. She has no symptoms. What would you advise this patient?

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Correct answer: E — Test now where useful and explain that repeat testing may be needed

Some STI tests may be useful now, but very recent exposure may require repeat testing because of window periods. A negative test at 5 days cannot exclude every infection. Clear safety-netting improves clinical value.

Reference: BASHH Guidelines; NICE CKS; UKHSA STI guidance; BNF