A 30-year-old woman presents 36 hours after unprotected receptive vaginal intercourse with a partner known to be HIV-positive and not on treatment. Ac...

Question

A 30-year-old woman presents 36 hours after unprotected receptive vaginal intercourse with a partner known to be HIV-positive and not on treatment. According to Canadian HIV exposure guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Offer HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) as soon as possible and within 72 hours

Answer

Reassure and no further action

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Offer HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) only

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Delay any intervention until 6-week HIV testing

Answer

Advise that PEP is only for occupational exposures

ca-mccqe1 MCQ (SBA): HIV post-exposure prophylaxis

A 30-year-old woman presents 36 hours after unprotected receptive vaginal intercourse with a partner known to be HIV-positive and not on treatment. According to Canadian HIV exposure guidelines, what is the most appropriate management?