PrEP & PEP: Ways to Take Action to Treat & Mitigate HIV Exposure
In the ongoing battle against HIV, preventative measures are crucial. Two significant players in this fight are PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) and PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis). Both are medications aimed at reducing the risk of HIV transmission, whether through sexual contact or injection drug use. PrEP: Proactive Prevention PrEP, as outlined by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), involves taking medication consistently to prevent HIV infection before potential exposure. It’s a proactive approach that has shown remarkable effectiveness in reducing the risk of HIV acquisition. The regimen typically involves taking a daily pill containing two antiretroviral drugs, tenofovir and emtricitabine. However, recent developments …
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