Question

A 40-year-old patient is diagnosed with HIV infection. According to BHIVA (British HIV Association) guidelines referenced by NICE, when should antiretroviral therapy (ART) be initiated?

Accepted Answer

Immediately after diagnosis, regardless of CD4 count

Answer

Only when CD4 count <200 cells/mm³

Answer

Only when an AIDS-defining illness is present

Answer

When symptomatic

Answer

After 6 months of confirmed viremia

Practice question

A 40-year-old patient is diagnosed with HIV infection. According to BHIVA (British HIV Association) guidelines referenced by NICE, when should antiretroviral therapy (ART) be initiated?