A 28-year-old woman is establishing care. She has no symptoms, does not inject drugs, and has had two lifetime sexual partners. She has never been

Question

A 28-year-old woman is establishing care. She has no symptoms, does not inject drugs, and has had two lifetime sexual partners. She has never been tested for HIV. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

Accepted Answer

Screen for HIV infection

Answer

Defer screening until pregnancy

Answer

Screen if lymphadenopathy develops

Answer

Screen with p24 antigen alone after age 50

Answer

Use CD4 count as the screening test

HIV screening — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 28-year-old woman is establishing care. She has no symptoms, does not inject drugs, and has had two lifetime sexual partners. She has never been tested for HIV. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?