Updated HIV post-exposure prophylaxis guidelines introduce new PEP regimens, shorten follow-up HIV testing, and refine management after occupational exposure when source patients have undetectable ...
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 ...
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 ...
Pharmacy students in the U.S. show limited knowledge of HIV prophylaxis, especially PEP, due to inadequate assessment tools. Pharmacists are pivotal in HIV prevention, but their knowledge of PrEP and ...
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 ...
New guidelines update ART choices, endorse long-acting injectables, refine infant feeding advice, and prioritise shorter TB ...
Case-based CPD module exploring key issues in the prevention and management of patients with or at risk of HIV in primary care ...
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 ...