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PEP Queation May 11, 2007 What is the current preferred HAART regimen for PEP after a possible exposure and how long should one take the HAART for PEP?? |
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 The most recent CDC guidelines on post exposure prophylaxis following occupational expsoure at found at: http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/mmwrhtml/rr5409a1.htm. These guidelines suggest that 2 drug therapy is okay for less severe exposures with 3 drug therapy indicated for more substantial exposures. I disagree and feel that if therapy is deemed justified by the extent of the risk of HIV transmission involved, then full treatment with at least 3 medications is required. For info on non-occupational exposures go to: http://www.thebody.com/content/prev/art6088.html In both cases prophylaxis should continue for no more than 4 weeks. DW | ||||||||
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