A 29-year-old nurse had a needlestick from a source with unknown HIV status 2 hours ago. What is the recommended approach?...

Question

A 29-year-old nurse had a needlestick from a source with unknown HIV status 2 hours ago. What is the recommended approach?

Accepted Answer

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

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Wait for source testing; no PEP if unknown

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Start PEP only if ELISA positive at baseline

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PEP single-agent zidovudine for 14 days

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PEP unnecessary if exposure

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