HIV prophylaxis

Question 1

what is HIV post exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

Answer 1

a short course of ART taken by patients after a potential exposure to HIV

Question 2

what are indications of what is HIV post exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

Answer 2

-injury with HIV-contaminated instruments or needles

• Contamination of open wounds or mucous membranes with HIV-contaminated fluids
• Unprotected sexual activity with a known or potentially HIV-infected person

Question 3

when is HIV postexposure prophylaxis initatiate

Answer 3

Initiate as soon as possible (ideally within 1–2 hours of exposure)

Question 4

what are the drugs given for ART in what is HIV post exposure prophylaxis (PEP)

Answer 4

a three-drug regimen is recommended (similar to ART). Typically, this includes a nucleoside/nucleotide combination NRTI plus an integrase inhibitor,

Question 5

what counselling for HIV PREVENTION

Answer 5

Counsel patients to use barrier contraception, avoid donation of blood, semen, or tissue, and, if possible, avoid pregnancy and breastfeeding throughout the 6-month follow-up period.

Question 6

indications for HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

Answer 6

Men who have sex with men
Any anal sex without condoms in the past 6 months
Sexually active with an HIV-positive partner
Inconsistent or no condom use during sexual activity with one or more sexual partners of unknown HIV status
A bacterial STI in the past 6 months

Question 7

what is the elegibility for HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

Answer 7

Negative HIV test result and no signs or symptoms of acute HIV infection

Normal renal function test

Fulfillment of at least one indication criterion

Question 8

what is HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

Answer 8

the use of ART to prevent infection in individuals at high risk of contracting HIV

Question 9

what is the timing for HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

Answer 9

HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

Question 10

what is the follow up for hiv preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

Answer 10

prior to the exposure to HIV and continued for a month after the exposure

Question 11

what is the regimens for preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

Answer 11

Preferred regimen: emtricitabine PLUS tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (may be given as a single tablet of Truvada®)

Question 12

what is the