infectious-disease
HIV Diagnosis and Initial Management
HIV testing, CD4/viral load interpretation, and ART initiation
Source: BHIVA 2023 / NICE
Step 1 of ~8
info
HIV Assessment
4th-generation HIV test (Ag/Ab): detects from 4 weeks. Window period 45 days. Point-of-care testing available. Offer testing to all patients with indicator conditions.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Drugs
- Insulin (IV Infusion — ICU Glucose Control) · Insulin — ICU Glucose Management
- Sodium Chloride 3% (Hypertonic Saline) · Hypertonic Electrolyte Solution — ICP/Hyponatraemia Management
- Letermovir · CMV Antiviral — Viral Terminase Inhibitor (Prophylaxis in HSCT)
- Tuberculin purified protein derivative · Mycobacterial antigen for delayed-type hypersensitivity testing
- Methotrexate (Ectopic) · Antimetabolite (Ectopic Pregnancy Management)
- Lissamine Green 1% Eye Drops · Vital Dye — Ocular Surface Staining (Dry Eye Diagnosis)
Decision support only. Always apply local guidelines and clinical judgement.