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- Nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea are common symptoms that can disguise or mimic both everyday health issues and more serious medical conditions.
- The Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative emphasizes the importance of PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) for HIV prevention, which is associated with gastrointestinal issues, known as "startup syndrome."
- Clinicians must be aware of the common side effects of oral PrEP to make accurate diagnoses and provide effective care for patients presenting with gastrointestinal symptoms.
Article Abstract
Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea are frequent co-occurring symptoms that can mask or mimic commonly occurring conditions, or rarely, more serious concerns. The Ending the HIV Epidemic's focus on increased widespread use of PrEP, a biomedical HIV prevention strategy, highlights the importance of discussing common clinical management scenarios. The use of oral PrEP formulations has demonstrated a "startup syndrome" which involves GI upset. This case challenge of a 32year old client admitted to the ED with GI symptoms highlights key PrEP considerations including a sexual health history. Clinicians should understand common complaints associated with oral PrEP start to improve differential diagnosis and appropriate intervention.
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10939130 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.nurpra.2023.104783 | DOI Listing |
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