Question

A 30-year-old with newly diagnosed HIV has a CD4 count of 180 cells/mm³. According to British HIV Association guidelines what is the recommended timing to start antiretroviral therapy?

Accepted Answer

Start ART regardless of CD4 count as soon as possible

Answer

Wait until CD4 <100 cells/mm³

Answer

Only after prophylaxis for opportunistic infections

Answer

No need for ART unless symptomatic

Answer

After 6 months of observation

Practice question

A 30-year-old with newly diagnosed HIV has a CD4 count of 180 cells/mm³. According to British HIV Association guidelines what is the recommended timing to start antiretroviral therapy?