A 27-year-old junior doctor sustains a needlestick injury from a patient known to be HIV positive with a detectable viral load. The injury occurred 30...

Question

A 27-year-old junior doctor sustains a needlestick injury from a patient known to be HIV positive with a detectable viral load. The injury occurred 30 minutes ago. What is the most appropriate management?

Accepted Answer

Commence HIV post-exposure prophylaxis as soon as possible

Answer

No action is needed as the risk is negligible

Answer

Wait for the patient’s latest viral load before deciding

Answer

Give hepatitis B vaccine only

Answer

Delay treatment until occupational health review in 3 days

uk-plab-1 MCQ (SBA): HIV post-exposure prophylaxis

A 27-year-old junior doctor sustains a needlestick injury from a patient known to be HIV positive with a detectable viral load. The injury occurred 30 minutes ago. What is the most appropriate management?