Persons initiating nPEP should be informed that preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) can reduce their risk for acquiring HIV in the case of repeat or continuing exposure after the nPEP course. HealthDay ...
If the source person's HIV screening test result is negative but there has been a risk for HIV exposure in the previous 6 weeks, plasma HIV RNA testing of the source person is also recommended. In ...
HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a prevention strategy which includes the regular or event-driven use of antiretroviral medication to prevent HIV infection in adults. Several clinical trials ...
Nina T. Harawa ([email protected]), University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California. Diane Tan, University of California Los Angeles. Arleen A. Leibowitz, University of California Los ...
Credit: Getty Images Since the introduction of HIV PrEP in the MSM population, the incidence of other STIs has increased likely because of changes in sexual behaviors and condom use. • PrEP decreased ...
In their research article published in Eurosurveillance, von Schreeb et al. challenge existing assumptions regarding the relationship between the use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and the ...
Mary R. Tanner, M.D., from the CDC in Atlanta, and colleagues updated the 2016 nPEP guidelines and considerations for use in the United States, including considerations for testing and nPEP regimens ...