A 29-year-old man requests HIV testing. He has had multiple male sexual partners in the past year and reports inconsistent condom use. He has no sympt...

Question

A 29-year-old man requests HIV testing. He has had multiple male sexual partners in the past year and reports inconsistent condom use. He has no symptoms. According to Australian recommendations, which screening approach is most appropriate?

Accepted Answer

HIV antibody/antigen test now and repeat according to risk, plus offer other STI screening

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HIV viral load only

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CD4 count only

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HIV self-test kit only without counselling

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HIV testing is not indicated in asymptomatic individuals

au-amc MCQ (SBA): HIV screening

A 29-year-old man requests HIV testing. He has had multiple male sexual partners in the past year and reports inconsistent condom use. He has no symptoms. According to Australian recommendations, which screening approach is most appropriate?