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A phlebotomist sustains a needlestick from a source patient with documented HIV viremia. What is the recommended timeframe to initiate post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)?

Within 24 hours, ideally as soon as possible Within 72 hours; ideally within 1-2 hours of exposure Within 7 days Only after confirmatory HIV antibody testing of the exposed worker

Correct Answer:

Within 72 hours; ideally within 1-2 hours of exposure

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