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Electronic Journal of Emerging Infectious Diseases ›› 2019, Vol. 4 ›› Issue (2): 121-124.

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Post exposure prophylaxis for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

WANG Fang, ZHANG Fu-jie   

  1. Department of Infectious Disease, Beijing Ditan Hospital, Capital Medical University, Beijing 100015, China
  • Online:2019-06-30 Published:2020-07-21

Abstract: Persons with exposure to blood, genital secretions, or other potentially infectious body fluids that might contain human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) in or outside health care settings may face the risk for HIV acquisition.Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is indicated for exposed persons without HIV infection. All persons offered PEP should be prescribed a 28-day course of a 3-drug antiretroviral regimen within 72 hours after exposure. Antiretrovirals that effectively suppress viral replication with good tolerance and convenience are recommended for PEP. 2NRTIs and 1INSTI are preferred. Evaluations including HIV Ag/Ab and monitor of safety or toxicities related to the regimen prescribed are required.

Key words: HIV, PEP, Scheme