Having antiretroviral medications on hand to take as post-exposure prophylaxis after potential exposure to HIV—an approach dubbed PEP-in-pocket, or PIP—is a feasible prevention option, especially for people who have sex infrequently, according to a presentation atIDWeek 2023. “I really think PIP...
In addition to medication, PrEP requires continued use of condoms or barrier precautions and regularly scheduled screening for HIV infection, sexually transmitted infections, and treatment adherence. PrEP has potential side effects but is generally well-tolerated. Prevention is best, but in an accidental...
In addition to medication, PrEP requires continued use of condoms or barrier precautions and regularly scheduled screening for HIV infection, sexually transmitted infections, and treatment adherence. PrEP has potential side effects but is generally well-tolerated. Prevention is best, but in an accidental...
Protection toward prevention is the best option to consider; however, the 2 types of medication therapies that can help with prophylaxis include PrEP and non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP). PrEP is for people who are at high risk of exposure to HIV infection, who should a...
Since the last published guidance regarding the cotreatment of people with anti-seizure medications (ASM) and antiretroviral treatments (ARTs) in 2012, both fields have numerous new medication options. Historically, cotreatment of HIV and seizures could be challenging with increased risk of virologic ...
Choosing which HIV medication regimen you should take can be a challenging thing. Good news is, today there are more options than ever—there’s even an ART regimen you can receive via injection once every two months instead of by taking a daily pill. ...
infection can take daily PrEP to dramatically reduce the likelihood of getting infected. Taking PEP after sexual intercourse, injection drug use, or health professional exposure can also prevent HIV transmission. Any health care professional licensed to prescribe medication can prescribe PrEP and PEP. ...
Choosing which HIV medication regimen you should take can be a challenging thing. Good news is, today there are more options than ever—there’s even an ART regimen you can receive via injection once every two months instead of by taking a daily pill. ...
Safe pregnancy options. Safe Sex Thanks to U=U In recent years, scientists learned that having an undetectable level of virus inside the blood means that HIV becomes untransmittable to sexual partners. That means HIV-positive people who take their medication and have an undetectable viral load wi...
PrEP, or pre-exposure prophylaxis, is a medication that prevents you from getting infected by HIV. It comes in two forms: daily pills and bimonthly injections. You may be a candidate for PrEP if you’re sexually active or inject drugs and you don’t have HIV. PrEP may be an option if...