A healthcare worker at a UK refugee processing centre asks about post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following a needlestick injury from an HIV-positive p...

Question

A healthcare worker at a UK refugee processing centre asks about post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following a needlestick injury from an HIV-positive patient. She presents within 1 hour of the injury. What is the recommended timeframe for initiating HIV PEP?

Accepted Answer

Within 72 hours, ideally as soon as possible

Answer

Within 7 days of exposure

Answer

Within 24 hours only

Answer

Within 2 weeks of exposure

Answer

PEP is not effective after needlestick injuries

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): HIV Post-exposure Prophylaxis

A healthcare worker at a UK refugee processing centre asks about post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following a needlestick injury from an HIV-positive patient. She presents within 1 hour of the injury. What is the recommended timeframe for initiating HIV PEP?