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Post exposure prophylaxis for HIV is associated with increased risk of side-effects in those with cardiovascular disease

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In [an adult with cardiovascular who has sustained a needlestick injury ] should [post exposure prophylaxis for HIV only be given if the source is HIV positive] to [reduce the side effects of post exposure prophylaxis]