21st June 2024

A patient has been newly diagnosed with HIV and has no known prior illnesses or regular medications

A patient has been newly diagnosed with HIV and has no known prior illnesses or regular medications and is returning to the clinic to commence antiretroviral therapy and to review initial blood results, which are detailed below:

HIV viral load: 8,256,405 copies per mL

CD4+ count: 165 cells per mm³ (12%)

Serum creatinine: 68 umol/L

Hepatitis C antibody: Negative

Toxoplasmosis gondii IgG: Positive

Hepatitis B surface antigen: Positive

Hepatitis B anti-core antibody: Positive

Hepatitis A IgG: Positive

Which of the following regimens is most appropriate with respect to her antiretroviral therapy?

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