Question

32-year-old healthcare worker sustains a needlestick injury from an HIV-positive patient. What is the immediate prophylactic measure?

Accepted Answer

Start PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) with antiretrovirals as soon as possible

Answer

Delay testing for HIV until seroconversion

Answer

Immunoglobulin infusion

Answer

Hepatitis B vaccination only

Answer

No intervention needed

Practice question

32-year-old healthcare worker sustains a needlestick injury from an HIV-positive patient. What is the immediate prophylactic measure?