1st August 2023

A 36-year-old woman contacts her GP, concerned as she was babysitting her niece the previous day

A 36-year-old woman contacts her GP, concerned as she was babysitting her niece the previous day, who was subsequently diagnosed with chickenpox. The patient is HIV positive and compliant with antiretroviral treatment –her last viral load was very low. She does not believe she had chickenpox as a child and is currently symptom-free.

Which of the following statements about the management of this case is correct?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.