Medical EditorDr. Nicholas Bush MBBS BSc (Hons)
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Last Updated: 8 August 2024
HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Medical EditorDr. Nicholas Bush MBBS BSc (Hons)
2 min read
Last Updated: 8 August 2024
HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) are preventive measures against HIV infection. PrEP involves daily medication for those at high risk, reducing transmission by up to 99%. PEP is an emergency treatment started within 72 hours post-exposure, requiring a 28-day medication regimen.
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