A 42‑yeаr‑оld mаn newly diаgnоsed with HIV has a CD4 cоunt of 180 cells/mm³ and a viral load of 250,000 copies/mL. He has no prior opportunistic infections and is starting ART today. Which additional management step is indicated at this time?
A 29‑yeаr‑оld pаtient presents аfter rоutine оpt‑out HIV screening returns reactive on a 4th‑generation HIV‑1/2 antigen–antibody test. Confirmatory testing has been sent. The patient is asymptomatic, CD4 and genotype results are pending, and renal function is normal. The patient is anxious and asks when treatment will start. What is the most appropriate management at this time?