A 27-year-old nurse sustains a needlestick from a source patient with unknown HIV status 2 hours ago. Best management?...

Question

A 27-year-old nurse sustains a needlestick from a source patient with unknown HIV status 2 hours ago. Best management?

Accepted Answer

Start PEP within 72 hours and continue for 28 days (e.g., TDF/FTC + dolutegravir)

Answer

Wait for source testing before action

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Single-dose PEP today

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Start PrEP only

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No intervention if asymptomatic

us-abem MCQ (SBA): HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis