PEP stands for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis and it refers to a combination of anti-retroviral drugs designed to prevent a person contracting HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) after they have potentially come into contact with the virus and/or there’s a good chance that HIV has entered their body....
Post-exposure prophylaxisHealth care workersMost health care workers (HCW) working around patients or biological samples stand the risk of accidental exposure to blood and blood-borne pathogens [1-3].An exposure to infected blood, tissue or other potentially infectious body fluids can occur by ...
What is Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)? In the case of hepatitis A, PEP works as an injection of either the hepatitis A vaccine or immune globulin. Postexposure prophylaxis simply means to attempt at blocking or treating a disease after exposure. If you have ever been exposed to someone or...
PEP, which is short for post-exposure prophylaxis, is for people who are HIV negative and are not already taking PrEP. You can access PEP if you very recently had condomless sex or injection drug use, and you think the other person might have HIV or you don’t know their status. PEP ...
I am here to talk about what clinicians in the United States should do if their patients come in contact with an animal that may have rabies. I'll discuss how to assess the potential exposure to determine whether rabies postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) is needed and how to effectively administe...
If you have unprotected anal sex for any reason, you can takepost-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)within 72 hours of the activity to protect yourself from HIV. Get an HPV vaccine. Be open and honest with your partner. Communication is key for a safe and enjoyable experience. ...
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) means you take antibiotics within 72 hours of possible exposure to syphilis bacteria. Your healthcare provider may give you a prescription so you can have antibiotics available when you need them.How can I prevent the spread of syphilis?
A pelvic exam is used to check your vagina, cervix, and other organs.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 health...
For HIV/STIs, due to high sexual activity, participants felt that they needed health education on various prevention strategies such as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) and condoms, and control strategies such as HIV self-testing and screening for STIs. ...
Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) has a longer and better established track record. This kind of HIV prophylaxis involves giving a 28-day course of antiretrovirals to a person who has come into contact with the bodily fluids of someone with HIV. Most commonly, PEP is used when a health care ...