Feb 10, 2025 · PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) is the use of antiretroviral medication to prevent HIV in a person without HIV who may have been recently exposed to HIV. Exposure typically occurs through sex or sharing syringes (or other injection equipment) with someone who has or might have HIV.

What is PEP? PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) means taking medicine to prevent HIV after a possible exposure. PEP Must Be Started Within 72 Hours of Possible Exposure to HIV

Feb 6, 2024 · La profilaxis posexposición (PEP) significa tomar medicamentos contra el VIH dentro de las 72 horas posteriores a una posible exposición al VIH para prevenir el VIH. La PEP debe usarse solo en situaciones de emergencia.

Jan 31, 2025 · HIV PEP, or post-exposure prophylaxis, is a short course of HIV medicines taken very soon after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent the virus from taking hold in your body. You must start it within 72 hours (3 days) after a possible exposure to HIV, or it won’t work. Every hour counts! PEP should be used only in emergency situations.

Mar 31, 2025 · PEP refers to the use of HIV medicines to prevent HIV infection within 72 hours (3 days) after a possible exposure. PEP should be used only in emergency situations and is not meant for regular use by people who may be exposed to HIV frequently.

Sep 18, 2023 · Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a combination of medications you take to prevent an HIV infection after you’ve been exposed. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a serious illness that can’t be cured. You might be exposed through unprotected sex, needle sharing or an accidental needle stick.

Dec 2, 2024 · PEP is medicine that prevents HIV after a possible exposure. PEP is for emergency situations only. PEP must be started within 72 hours (3 days) after exposure.

Jul 22, 2024 · PEP involves administering antiretroviral (ARV) medication after potential HIV exposure to prevent infection. Timely access to PEP is the most crucial factor in PEP effectiveness. PEP is most effective when initiated as soon as possible, ideally within 24 hours and no later than 72 hours after exposure.

PEP is recommended when occupational exposures to HIV occur; PEP medication regimens should be started as soon as possible after occupational exposure to HIV, and continued for 28 days; New recommendation - PEP medication regimens should contain 3 (or more) antiretroviral drugs for all occupational exposures to HIV

After an exposure has occurred, HIV infection can be prevented with rapid administration of ARV medications as PEP. The first dose of PEP should be administered within 2 hours of an exposure (ideal) and no later than 72 hours after an exposure.