INFECTIOUS DISEASE
PEP - SEXY TIMES
PromptHIV risks
ResponseWith anyone: Assuming it just meant anyone not necessarily with HIV+ person
aidsmap.com
- Receptive vaginal - 1:1250,000
- Receptive anal - 1: 100,000
- Vaginal receptive 0.08% (~1:1250)
- Anal sex receptive 1.38% (~1:70)
aidsmap.com
PromptPEP in HIV - Important history
ResponseType of intercourse (oral = PEP not required, higher risk if receptive over insertive, higher risk if ejaculation)
Circumcised = lower risk
Concurrent STI - higher risk
Trauma during sex = higher risk
Time of intercourse (>72 hours evidence poor)
Viral load - if positive partner undetectable viral load no PEP needed
Pregnancy - if pregnant need to involve ID
Circumcised = lower risk
Concurrent STI - higher risk
Trauma during sex = higher risk
Time of intercourse (>72 hours evidence poor)
Viral load - if positive partner undetectable viral load no PEP needed
Pregnancy - if pregnant need to involve ID
PromptImportant investigation after one night stand
ResponseChlamydia + Gonorrhoea (PCR or NAAT) - Oropharyngeal swab, first pass urine, anorectal swab
HIV serology - Ab + Ag
Syphilis serology
HAV Antibody
HBV HBsAg, Anti-HBc, Anti-HBs
Hepatitis C - Ab + PCR
LFT + EUC
hCG if female
Ask if they looked like their profile pic, and if there’s a second date
HIV serology - Ab + Ag
Syphilis serology
HAV Antibody
HBV HBsAg, Anti-HBc, Anti-HBs
Hepatitis C - Ab + PCR
LFT + EUC
hCG if female
Ask if they looked like their profile pic, and if there’s a second date
PromptImportant discussion points to tell patient when prescribing PEP
ResponseHigh level of protection but is not 100%
Importance of adherence
Adverse effects/drug interactions
Measures for preventing re-exposure to HIV (safe sex, needle sharing etc)
Follow up for HIV testing (Sexual health clinic, GP with knowledge in sexual health)
HIV seroconversion signs and symptoms
Contact tracing (pt/gp)
Vaccination - HPV, hep A+B
Importance of adherence
Adverse effects/drug interactions
Measures for preventing re-exposure to HIV (safe sex, needle sharing etc)
Follow up for HIV testing (Sexual health clinic, GP with knowledge in sexual health)
HIV seroconversion signs and symptoms
Contact tracing (pt/gp)
Vaccination - HPV, hep A+B
PromptList a PEP regime including drug dose and frequency (actually a trial question!)
ResponseStart ASAP, should complete 28 day course
2 drug regime
2 drug regime
- Tenofovir 300mg/Emtricitabine 200 mg (Truvada) daily
- Above PLUS Dolutegravir 50 mg
PromptWhen are you considered not to be HIV positive


ResponseFollow up testing at 4-6 weeks and 3 months = clear
(no longer need 6 month test)
(no longer need 6 month test)
PromptConsiderations other than HIV
ResponseHep B
If unimmunised patient requires hepatitis B immunisation
If source confirmed hep B positive - HBV immunoglobulins
If unimmunised patient requires hepatitis B immunisation
If source confirmed hep B positive - HBV immunoglobulins
PromptHepatitis Blood test interpretation
ResponseHBsAg - active infection - acute/chronic
AntiHBs - survace antibody = immunity (vaccination/infection)
AntiHBc - Infection past/current
AntiHBs - survace antibody = immunity (vaccination/infection)
AntiHBc - Infection past/current