PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a month-long course of anti-HIV drugs that may prevent HIV infection after a possible exposure.
The sooner someone starts PEP the better, but it must be started within 72 hours after a possible exposure to HIV.
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PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is a month-long course of anti-HIV drugs that may prevent HIV infection after a possible exposure.
The sooner someone starts PEP the better, but it must be started within 72 hours after a possible exposure to HIV.