A healthcare worker is accidentally exposed to blood potentially infected with HIV. According to UK guidelines, what is the recommended management?...

Question

A healthcare worker is accidentally exposed to blood potentially infected with HIV. According to UK guidelines, what is the recommended management?

Accepted Answer

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) with a 28-day combination antiretroviral regimen

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No intervention unless seroconversion occurs

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Immediate single-dose nevirapine

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Hepatitis B immunoglobulin

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Regular serology but no prophylaxis

ukmla MCQ (SBA): Infectious Diseases