Multiple choice

With respect to HIV prevention, PEP means

  1. Prevention of Excessive Production

  2. Prohibitively Exorbitant Prescription

  3. Positive Expiratory Pressure

  4. Post Exposure Prophylaxis
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Explanation

PEP stands for Post Exposure Prophylaxis. This technique involves taking anti-retroviral drugs after HIV exposure in order to prevent infection. PEP should be the prevention method of last resort and should be started no later than 72 hours after exposure, and is not guaranteed to work.

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