Chances are, if you’re at increased risk of contractingHIV, you’ve heard of PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) – you might have even heard of PEP… but for those of you who aren’t already in the know, let’s take a look PEP. What is PEP? PEP stands for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis ...
Four years later: Do South Africans know what pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV is?ABSTRACT
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a method of preventing HIV infection. It involves using a four-week course of the drugs used to treat HIV, taken very soon after a person may have been exposed to the virus. PEP consists of three anti-HIV drugs. Two of these medications are from a cl...
How is an STD treated?Treatment depends on the STD you have. Antibiotics may be given for a bacterial infection. Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) means you take antibiotics within 72 hours of possible exposure. Your healthcare provider may give you a prescription so you can have antibiotics ...
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) means your adolescent takes antibiotics within 72 hours of possible exposure. Your adolescent may get a prescription so antibiotics will be available before they are needed. Antivirals are given if it is caused by a virus. Antifungals may be given for a fungal ...
or post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), to decrease the risk of infection. HIV PrEP effectiveness is increased when these medications are started within 72 hours of the suspected exposure and they must be taken for 28 days. The medications do not guarantee you will not become infected with HIV, ...
Used post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) more than once It’s also recommended if you don’t always use acondom. You might also benefit from PrEP if you use injectable drugs and you: Have an injection partner with HIV Share needles, syringes, or other tools for drug use ...
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If your result is negative, you can take steps to protect yourself from HIV. They include practicing safe sex and taking medicine called pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). This is different from PEP. PrEP is only for people who do not have the virus. Even if your test is negative, your ...
What is the difference between PrEP and PEP? Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)refers to a short course of antiretroviral medications taken soon after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent the virus from infecting your body. You must start PEP within 72 hours (three days) after being exposed to...