Hiv Pep 72 Hours

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sex with an hiv+ man, PEP started outside 72 hour window

Dear DR. FrascinoI recently and stupidly had unprotected sex with a man almost 2 weeks ago; it was rather brief n mild, I was insertive, I used a lot lube, I did ejaculate, and I don't recall any blood on my penis after washing up. 4 days after...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello M,I agree unprotected sex was anything but a wise decision and does place you at risk for STDs, including HIV.I disagree with the decision to recommend PEP four days after an exposure, based on what we know about HIV pathogenesis. I would... Read more »

Really scared: PeP dose late by a few hours (sometimes 2-3 hours) the first two weeks

Dear Doctor,I have been put on PeP (combination of 2 meds only) after I had unprotected sex with... Read more »

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P. »

Potential Exposure 8 Hours Ago - PEP??

Dear Doctors, I'm rather worried about a potential HIV exposure that occurred roughly 8... Read more »

Response from Joseph McGowan, M.D., F.A.C.P. »

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Articles

I-161: Experience of Health-Care Workers (HCWs) Taking Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) after Occupational HIV Exposures: Findings of the HIV PEP Registry

The HIV PEP Registry was established by the CDC after the US Public Health Service first recommended in 1996 the use of combination antiretroviral therapy as prophylaxis immediately following certain occupational HIV exposures, in an effort to... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

The Danish PEP Registry: Experience With the Use of Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Following Sexual Exposure to HIV From 1998 to 2006

Research indicates that postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) with antiretroviral drugs after sexual exposure reduces considerably the risk of HIV infection. Since 1998, Denmark has made PEP available within 24 hours of sexual exposure; however, it can be... Read more »

Treatment After Exposure to HIV

What Is Post-Exposure Prophylaxis? Who Should Use PEP? Should PEP Be Used for Non-Occupational Exposure? How Is PEP Taken? What Are the Side Effects? The Bottom Line For More Information What Is Post-Exposure Prophylaxis? ... Read more »

AIDS Community Research Initiative of America

Before and After: PrEP and PEP

One of the more surprising discoveries of the last decade was that HIV meds could not only treat HIV infection, but also prevent it. Using these drugs soon after exposure to HIV has become an accepted practice, but using them before exposure... Read more »

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HIV DNA RT by PCR test and PEP medications

Posted by johnnyyop2011, 1 Reply

On June 16, I discovered I was exposed several times to HIV from March 15 to June 10.

I tested negative via an antibody tests both in April and on June 17.

On June 17, I was immediately put on Post Exposure Prophylaxis medications (Kaletra 200-50 mg... Read more »

Help ... HIV or PEP Rash?

Posted by GDog, 2 Replies

About 4 weeks ago I stopped a PEP regimen consisting of Nelfinavir, 3TC and 4DT after 11 days.

I stopped due to a bad rash that developed all over my body (it was hot, red and kinda scaly on my legs, arms, neck, back and some on my chest).

I started... Read more »

PEP

Posted by je5872, 2 Replies

has anyone ever taken PEP. I began taking PEP 4 hrs post exposure. I was top with hiv+ guy on no meds when condom broke. i immediately washed and urinated. Has anyone had this experince? do they feel the PEP was effective? Read more »

pep and testing

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

i was on pep .how long should i wait to get tested if i have a pcr test? Read more »

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