5th August 2020

A patient with a known HIV diagnosis presents to the infectious disease clinic for a routine appointment

A patient with a known HIV diagnosis presents to the infectious disease clinic for a routine appointment. They are currently on anti-retroviral therapy but explain that they often forget to take their medication and haven’t been able to collect this months’ prescription. You examine the patient and notice a new rash on their skin which hasn’t previously been noted. They do not complain of any further symptoms. What is the most likely diagnosis?

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

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