Question

Required partner notification for those confirmed positive for HIV infection includes all but one of the following. Which one is not required?

a. Any spouse of the infected person up to 10 years prior to the HIV test.
b. Any injection equipment-sharing partners of the infected person.
c. All recent sex partners or the infected person.
d. Anyone ever in a marriage relationship with the infected person.

Answer 1

The one that is not required for HIV partner notification is informing anyone ever in a marriage relationship with the infected person. Current or recent partners should be notified to prevent the further spread of the virus.

Step-by-step explanation:

Among the options provided regarding required partner notification for those confirmed positive for HIV infection, the one that is not required is: d. Anyone ever in a marriage relationship with the infected person. This is because the regulations typically apply to current spouses or recent partners within a certain time frame prior to diagnosis, not to anyone ever in a marriage relationship regardless of the time that has elapsed.

It is important for public health monitoring that a confirmed HIV-positive individual notify their recent sexual partners and any injection equipment-sharing partners, as they may have been at risk of infection. Accurate notification and subsequent testing and counseling can prevent further spread of HIV and provide necessary treatment to those who are infected.