21st June 2024

A 34-year-old male is referred to your clinic with a new diagnosis of HIV, detected on a routine sexual health screen

A 34-year-old male is referred to your clinic with a new diagnosis of HIV, detected on a routine sexual health screen by his local general practitioner. His last screen was 18 months prior, and he does not recall any symptoms consistent with a seroconversion illness. His CD4 count is measured at 647 cells per mm³, and his viral load is 50,000 copies/mL. Which of the following is true regarding initiation of antiretroviral therapy?

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