21st June 2024

A patient is referred to the infectious disease clinic with a new diagnosis of HIV

A patient is referred to the infectious disease clinic with a new diagnosis of HIV.

HIV-2 antibody: Positive

Immunoblot: Suggestive of HIV-2

HIV-2 viral load: 8,343 copies per mL

CD4+ count: 552 cells per mm³ (37%)

Serum creatinine: 78 umol/L

Hepatitis C antibody: Negative

Toxoplasmosis gondii IgG: Negative

Hepatitis B surface antigen: Negative

Hepatitis B anti-core antibody: Positive

Hepatitis A IgG: Positive

With respect to this infection, which of the following antiviral agents is least likely to be efficacious?

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