A 35-year-old man from sub-Saharan Africa is HIV-positive with a CD4 count of 320 cells/µL. He has no symptoms and a normal CXR. According to WHO, sho...

Question

A 35-year-old man from sub-Saharan Africa is HIV-positive with a CD4 count of 320 cells/µL. He has no symptoms and a normal CXR. According to WHO, should he start ART?

Accepted Answer

Yes - WHO recommends 'treat all' - ART for all people living with HIV regardless of CD4 count or clinical stage

Answer

Only if CD4 drops below 200 cells/µL

Answer

Only if he develops an opportunistic infection

Answer

Only after completing 6 months of cotrimoxazole

Answer

Only if viral load exceeds 100,000 copies/mL

uk-dtmh MCQ (SBA): WHO Treat All Policy

A 35-year-old man from sub-Saharan Africa is HIV-positive with a CD4 count of 320 cells/µL. He has no symptoms and a normal CXR. According to WHO, should he start ART?