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Patrick Secor, PhD
Montana State University
Bozeman, MT, USA
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December 2, 2025: Emergency Management of a Needle Stick Exposure
Hours ago, a child was stuck by the needle on a discarded insulin syringe he found outside. His mother is worried about HIV infection and brings the syringe to the clinic for testing. She reports that the child has received all recommended childhood vaccinations. Which of the following is the most appropriate next step?
A. Offer abundant reassurance that nothing needs to be done
B. Test the syringe for viruses to guide postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) choice
C. Recommend HIV PEP
D. Recommend hepatitis B virus (HBV) PEP
E. Recommend HIV PEP and HBV PEP
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