Question

A healthcare worker has a needlestick injury from a patient known to be HIV positive. What is the recommended prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Start post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) immediately (preferably within 1 hour) and continue for 28 days

Answer

Immediate HIV test, then no prophylaxis unless test is positive

Answer

Start post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) within 72 hours

Answer

Start post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) within 24 hours

Answer

Do nothing; the risk is negligible

Practice question

A healthcare worker has a needlestick injury from a patient known to be HIV positive. What is the recommended prophylaxis?