HIV Flashcards
1
Q
Risk factors for HIV
A
Unprotected sex Multiple sexual partners Young age of first intercourse MSM Risk sexual activity - saunas and clubs Immunocompromised Previous STIs Sub Saharan Africa Vertical transmission
2
Q
How long does it take before HIV can be detected in a blood sample
A
P24 antigen and HIV antibody - 45 days
HIV RNA - 14 days
Point of care test - POCT - 90 days
3
Q
Which conditions should lead to HIV testing
A
Recurrent/ severe shingles Recurrent bacterial pneumonia Mononucleosis like syndrome Karposi's sarcoma Cerebral toxoplasmosis
4
Q
Likelihood of getting HIV from a needlestick injury
A
1 in 300
5
Q
Actions taken with needlestick injury
A
Wash and bleed wound Enquire about HIV status of pt and vaccination history Notify occupational health Post exposure prophylaxis Own vaccination status HIV test
6
Q
HIV post-exposure prophylaxis duration and when to start
A
Anti - retroviral drugs
For 28 days
Start within 72 hours
7
Q
U=U
A
Untraceable = untransmittable
