Human immunodeficiency virus — UKMLA Revision Notes

Human immunodeficiency virus is an important clinical condition in Sexual Health that is tested in the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test (AKT). Medical students and doctors preparing for the UKMLA or PLAB 1 must understand the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, investigations, and evidence-based management of Human immunodeficiency virus as outlined in current NICE guidelines.

Key Facts

Human immunodeficiency virus is a key condition on the GMC UKMLA Content Map
Commonly tested in the Sexual Health section of the UKMLA Applied Knowledge Test
Understand the pathophysiology, clinical features, investigations, and management
NICE guidelines provide the evidence base for management decisions
Consider differential diagnoses and red flag symptoms in clinical scenarios

Investigations

STI screen (GC/Chlamydia NAAT)
HIV test
Syphilis serology
Hepatitis B/C serology
Urine/swab MC&S
Pelvic USS

Management

Partner notification and treatment
STI treatment per BASHH guidelines
HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) if indicated
Contraception counselling
Sexual health outpatient follow-up
Safeguarding if under 16

Practice 1+ Human immunodeficiency virus Questions

Test your knowledge with SBA questions on Human immunodeficiency virus and all 430 UKMLA Content Map conditions. Instant feedback, NICE guideline explanations, and spaced repetition included.