21st June 2024

A woman presents to the emergency department with a bite injury sustained during a sexual assault

A woman presents to the emergency department with a bite injury sustained during a sexual assault. The assailant is known to inject drugs, and his HIV status is unclear. The bite is deep, requiring a surgical review and washout of the wound. The patient has presented 50 hours following the assault; however, he recalls nothing else of the assailant. She will be brought for specialist assessment and care for her sexual assault. With respect to post exposure prophylaxis (PEP), which of the following is true?

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