A resident doctor sustained a needlestick injury while sampling blood of a patient who is HIV positive. A decision is taken to offer him post-exposure prophylaxis. Which one of the following would be the best recommendation ?
Correct Answer: Zidovudine + Lamivudine + Indinavir for 4 weeks
Description: Current NACO recommendation is TLE regimen- tenofovir, lamivudine and efavirenz - Single daily dose, for 4 weeks for any exposure
Earleir recommendation was- Zidovudine + Lamivudine + Indinavir for 4 weeks for severe expsoure
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