Paper II — 2017 August (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) — Q14

Paper II

2017 August (Supplementary) (2010 Scheme) · 40 marks · 120 min

Question

Post exposure prophylaxis of HIV (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome)

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Answer

• Tenofovir
• Lamivudine (part of standard PEP combination regimen)

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1. 1Antiviral Drugs

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