If the source person's HIV screening test result is negative but there has been a risk for HIV exposure in the previous 6 weeks, plasma HIV RNA testing of the source person is also recommended. In ...
Cite this: HIV Prophylaxis for Victims of Sexual Assault: Guideline and Commentary - Medscape - Mar 28, 2014. The Sexual Assault Forensic Examiner (SAFE) program is a collaborative effort in which ...
The CDC estimates 2.2 million Americans could benefit from HIV prevention drugs, but just over a quarter of that group have ...
The World Health Organization (WHO) has released updated recommendations on HIV clinical management providing new and revised ...
Persons initiating nPEP should be informed that preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) can reduce their risk for acquiring HIV in the case of repeat or continuing exposure after the nPEP course. HealthDay ...
A brand new drug might be more effective at preventing HIV than current methods. Many people take daily oral antiretroviral medication—known as PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis)—to protect themselves ...
"When newborns aren't getting preventive treatment, it suggests we may be missing HIV infections in pregnant women." HealthDay News — Although the rate of perinatal HIV infection is low, more than 50% ...
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HealthDay News — Although the rate of perinatal HIV infection is low, more than 50% of HIV infections in infants before age 1 year occurred in those who did not receive postnatal prophylaxis, ...