• Post-exposure prophylaxis, also known as post-exposure prevention (PEP), is any preventive medical treatment started after exposure to a pathogen in order to prevent the infection from occurring. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2021, the FDA has approved bamlanivimab/etesevimab for post-exposure prophylaxis against COVID-19. (wikipedia.org)
  • AZT was also seen to reduce maternal-infant transmission of HIV in a randomized controlled trial, suggesting AZT's post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) use. (wikipedia.org)
  • Since taking HIV-attacking medications shortly after exposure was proven to reduce the risk of contracting HIV, this led to research into pre-exposure prophylaxis by taking medication before a potential exposure to HIV occurred. (wikipedia.org)
  • Initiation of post-exposure prophylaxis with the use of antiretroviral drugs is dependent on a number of risk factors, though treatment is usually started after one high-risk event. (wikipedia.org)
  • In order to determine whether post-exposure prophylaxis is indicated, an evaluation visit will be conducted to consider risk factors associated with developing HIV. (wikipedia.org)
  • For example, having unprotected sex with HIV positive partner is considered risky, but sharing sex toys, spitting and biting considered to be negligible risks for initiating post-exposure prophylaxis. (wikipedia.org)
  • This fact sheet provides instructions for the use of doxycycline for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) during an emergency involving anthrax (referred to as Emergency Use Instructions (EUI) fact sheet). (cdc.gov)
  • Rabies or inpatients (192-488/year), and from 2001 through 2005, Postexposure a total of 598 were managed by teleconsultation only be- cause their exposure risk was considered to be zero. (cdc.gov)
  • Nonoccupational HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis (nPEP) refers to the delivery of antiretroviral therapy (ART) to persons who have experienced a nonoccupational exposure that represents a substantial risk for HIV transmission within the past 72 hours, in order to decrease the risk for HIV acquisition. (medscape.com)
  • [ 1 ] The CDC's recommendations for antiretroviral postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) after sexual, injection-drug use, or other nonoccupational HIV exposure in the United States are summarized below. (medscape.com)
  • A study involving the use of antiretrovirals (ARVs) in macaques for post-exposure prophylaxis demonstrated 100% efficacy when therapy was delivered within 24 hours, with decreased efficacy when therapy was delayed to 48 hours and 72 hours from exposure. (medscape.com)
  • Researchers from the US and Canada carried out a randomised, double blind, placebo controlled trial to test hydroxychloroquine as post-exposure prophylaxis. (bmj.com)
  • The authors concluded that hydroxychloroquine "did not prevent illness compatible with covid-19 or confirmed infection when used as postexposure prophylaxis within four days after exposure. (bmj.com)
  • Thanks for voting and helping Post-Exposure Prophylaxis on it's quest to become the 2023 Mod of the Year . (moddb.com)
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  • Fun fact, Post exposure prophylaxis or PEP is a term used in HIV therapy i do believe its synonimous or either very close to the HAART therapy. (moddb.com)
  • The United States of America (USA) does not have a national reporting system for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). (nih.gov)
  • The Leprosy Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (LPEP) program showed that providing preventative treatment to close contacts of newly diagnosed leprosy patients - such as family members or friends - can curb transmission of the disease. (novartisfoundation.org)
  • Animal Bite Treatment Centres in the Philippines: functions and challenges experienced in the delivery of rabies post-exposure prophylaxis. (cabi.org)
  • Rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) consists of wound care and vaccination after exposure to a suspect rabid animal. (cabi.org)
  • The 'Pooling Strategy' in Himachal Pradesh, India: an innovation for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis during crisis of shortage of life-saving biologicals. (cabi.org)
  • Taking medicine to prevent an infection (and subsequent illness) after exposure to a virus is called post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP). (catie.ca)
  • Merck and Ridgeback Biotherapeutics announce initiation of pivotal phase 3 Move-Ahead Study evaluating molnupiravir for post-exposure prophylaxis of COVID-19 infection. (catie.ca)
  • Post-exposure anti-rabies prophylaxis in Lublin province (Eastern Poland) in 2004-2005. (aaem.pl)
  • There are significant losses at each step of the post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) 'treatment cascade,' according to a systematic review and meta-analysis of 97 studies presented to the 20th International AIDS Conference last month in Melbourne. (hivandhepatitis.com)
  • They also say that the problems with PEP give insight into the challenges for adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), which also involves HIV negative people taking antiretroviral drugs to prevent HIV infection. (hivandhepatitis.com)
  • Variation in adherence to post-exposure prophylaxis by exposure type: a meta-analysis. (hivandhepatitis.com)
  • Do starter packs improve outcomes for people taking HIV post-exposure prophylaxis? (hivandhepatitis.com)
  • CONCLUSIONS Using novel data with a prospective post hoc re-analysis, hydroxychloroquine, in an age-dependent manner, was associated with reduced illness compatible with Covid-19 or confirmed infection when supplied for post-exposure prophylaxis between 1 and 3 days after high-risk or moderate-risk exposure, at higher loading and maintenance doses than in similar studies. (medrxiv.org)
  • Varicella vaccine (VarV) is recommended as effective post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) within 3-5days to control outbreaks. (eurekamag.com)
  • Can the promotion of post-exposure prophylaxis following sexual exposure to HIV (PEPSE) cause harm? (bmj.com)
  • Richens et al question whether the development of guidelines for the provision of post-exposure prophylaxis following sexual exposure (PEPSE) will cause harm, based on three areas of concern: doubts over efficacy, possible effects on sexual behaviour, and cost. (bmj.com)
  • WASHINGTON-The FDA revised its emergency use authorization (EUA) for casirivimab and imdevimab, administered together (REGEN-COV) to allow emergency use as Covid-19 post-exposure prophylaxis in high risk adults and children age 12 or older. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • The primary data supporting the EUA reissuance for post-exposure prophylaxis of Covid-19 are from a Phase III trial. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • The authorized dose for REGEN-COV for both treatment and as post-exposure prophylaxis is 600 mg of casirivimab and 600 mg of imdevimab administered together. (physiciansweekly.com)
  • Thank you for attending the webinar on Post Exposure Prophylaxis to HIV: Keep it Simple. (safeta.org)
  • Improving the provision of rabies post-exposure prophylaxis. (pasteur.fr)
  • Roche has announced that the U.S. FDA has granted supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) approval for Xofluza, the first single-dose influenza medicine licensed for post-exposure prophylaxis. (pharma-industry-review.com)
  • Xofluza® (baloxavir marboxil) has been officially authorised as a treatment to prevent influenza in individuals 12 years of age and older following contact with someone with influenza (known as post-exposure prophylaxis). (pharma-industry-review.com)
  • The phase III BLOCKSTONE study, which was recently published in The New England Journal of Medicine, assessed the post-exposure prophylaxis with single-dose Xofluza. (pharma-industry-review.com)
  • A guide to - PEP (Post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV) PEP - the basics 'Post-exposure prophylaxis' (PEP) is a course of medication for 28 days to try and prevent you getting HIV after a recent risk of exposure to the virus. (bashhguidelines.org)
  • Missed PrEP doses: tell the doctor or nurse if you have missed some PrEP (Pre-exposure prophylaxis) doses before your most recent sexual contact as you may need to switch to PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis). (bashhguidelines.org)
  • PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is a highly effective HIV prevention strategy. (bashhguidelines.org)
  • It is different to PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) as it involves taking medication before sex (either every day or event-based dosing). (bashhguidelines.org)
  • Since 2008, when the outbreak of rabies in Bali began, 45 patients have attended GeoSentinel or EuroTravNet sites for rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), representing 12.6 of all travellers seen for PEP in all network clinics during the same time period. (monash.edu)
  • Death and other neurological sequelae can be prevented with proper wound care and timely post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) (i.e., rabies vaccine and human rabies immune globin, if indicated). (utah.edu)
  • Although no treatment exists for rabies, the disease remains almost completely preventable with rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) regimens. (utah.edu)
  • Title : Background: Post-exposure prophylaxis Personal Author(s) : Rao, Agam Corporate Authors(s) : United States. (cdc.gov)
  • An indication of whether the PATIENT, newly diagnosed with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), received Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) in the six months prior to the HIV PATIENT DIAGNOSIS in the United Kingdom. (datadictionary.nhs.uk)
  • BACKGROUND: A number of randomized controlled trials have found that doxycycline post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) can reduce the incidence of gonorrhoea, chlamydia and syphilis in men who have sex with men (MSM). (itg.be)
  • PEP, not to be confused with PrEP, stands for post-exposure prophylaxis, a short course of medicines that individuals can start taking very soon after being exposed to HIV . (novusacs.com)
  • Can post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) stop me getting HIV infection? (antehdispensary.com)
  • Post-exposure prophylaxis, also known as PEP medication , is designed to stop you from developing an HIV infection if you have already been exposed to the virus. (antehdispensary.com)
  • Condoms were the main prevention method employed by HIV-negative men and the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) was low. (aidsmap.com)
  • For HIV-negative men, this could include recent testing, consistent condom use, use of PrEP, use of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), strategic positioning (being top with an anal sex partner to reduce HIV risk), serosorting (condomless anal sex with a man believed to be HIV negative) and viral load sorting (condomless anal sex with an HIV-positive man with an undetectable viral load). (aidsmap.com)
  • PrEP stands for pre-exposure prophylaxis. (medlineplus.gov)
  • Background- Post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) against occupational exposures to blood home viruses like HIV has given opportunity for safe health care delivery among health care workers, who are frequently exposed to HIV and other blood-borne viruses in the course of patient care. (projecttopics.com)
  • This informational video discusses Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP). (cdc.gov)
  • Is post-exposure prophylaxis with HCQ beneficial for COVID-19? (c19hcq.org)
  • CONCLUSIONS After high-risk or moderate-risk exposure to Covid-19, hydroxychloroquine did not prevent illness compatible with Covid-19 or confirmed infection when used as postexposure prophylaxis within 4 days after exposure. (c19hcq.org)
  • Leprosy post-exposure prophylaxis with single-dose rifampicin (LPEP): an international feasibility programme. (leprosy-information.org)
  • Leprosy Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (LPEP) programme: study protocol for evaluating the feasibility and impact on case detection rates of contact tracing and single dose rifampicin. (leprosy-information.org)
  • The Industrial Insurance Act ( RCW 51.36.010 , WAC 296-20-03005 ) allows the department or self-insured employer to pay for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) whenever an injury occurs (e.g., needle stick or laceration) and there is a potential exposure to an infectious disease. (wa.gov)
  • Appropriate post-exposure prophylaxis depends upon many factors unique to the patient and the exposure. (wa.gov)
  • The department or self-insured employer may pay for post-exposure prophylaxis in accordance with the most recent U.S. Public Health Service (PHS) Guidelines and/or the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommendations . (wa.gov)
  • Rabies post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)-given to people within 24 hours of being bitten by potentially infected dogs-is a vital tool for reducing rabies deaths worldwide. (gla.ac.uk)
  • Prophylaxis is aimed at preventing the development of infection and disease after exposure to an infectious agent. (c19ivm.org)
  • The WHO, PAHO and other recognized organizations recommend Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) for cases of possible infection with HIV, Hepatitis B, C and Tuberculosis. (c19ivm.org)
  • Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is drug you take after you've come into contact with HIV, to lower your chance of infection. (webmd.com)
  • The long-term impact of the Leprosy Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (LPEP) program on leprosy incidence: A modelling study. (bvsalud.org)
  • The Leprosy Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (LPEP) program explored the feasibility and impact of contact tracing and the provision of single dose rifampicin (SDR) to eligible contacts of newly diagnosed leprosy patients in Brazil , India , Indonesia , Myanmar , Nepal , Sri Lanka and Tanzania . (bvsalud.org)
  • Both cornea recipients received post-exposure prophylaxis immediately after it was confirmed that the cornea they received was from a donor suspected of dying from rabies. (cdc.gov)
  • The findings come as doctors in India have raised concerns over the Indian Council of Medical Research recommending hydroxychloroquine prophylaxis for healthcare workers and the police, without randomised control trials to assess the effectiveness. (bmj.com)
  • A randomized trial of hydroxychloroquine as postexposure prophylaxis for covid-19. (bmj.com)
  • METHODS We conducted a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial across the United States and parts of Canada testing hydroxychloroquine as postexposure prophylaxis. (c19hcq.org)
  • To date, several studies of PEP in COVID-19 patients using Hydroxychloroquine have been reported, and there are also at least 2 ongoing studies on prophylaxis using Ivermectin. (c19ivm.org)
  • CDC guidelines for occupational HIV exposures are summarized in HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis, Occupational . (medscape.com)
  • This resulted from two postlicensure studies of antibody responses after postexposure prophylaxis with human diploid cell rabies vaccine (HDCV) conducted by CDC over the last 6 months. (cdc.gov)
  • In this article, the first cases in Lima, Perú, of prophylaxis with Ivermectin implemented on healthcare personnel beginning April 7, 2020 are reported and, a study design of PEP with Ivermectin for COVID-19 is also detailed. (c19ivm.org)
  • Given the high morbidity and mortality caused by COVID-19, prophylaxis should be taken into account as a preventive measure to complement those measures already established such as social distancing and wearing a mask. (c19ivm.org)
  • Postexposure prophylaxis involves wound care and passive and active immunoprophylaxis and, if promptly and meticulously executed, almost always prevents human rabies. (msdmanuals.com)
  • The individual who showed no detectable neutralizing antibody after prophylaxis with Wyeth vaccine was a healthy but obese (6 ft., 275 lbs.) 32-year-old male who received all injections in the buttocks. (cdc.gov)
  • The study participants received rabies postexposure prophylaxis of RIG with five doses of either Merieux or Wyeth vaccine of similar potencies. (cdc.gov)
  • Since the early 1980s, when duck embryo vaccine was replaced by the more immunogenic HDCV, no person has developed rabies after having received the recommended postexposure prophylaxis of RIG and vaccine. (cdc.gov)
  • In cases of sexual assault, patients should be considered for nPEP in addition to a more extensive evaluation as detailed in HIV Prophylaxis in Sexual Assault and Sexual Assault . (medscape.com)
  • HIV testing, counseling, and prophylaxis after sexual assault. (medscape.com)
  • Enabling timely HIV postexposure prophylaxis access in sub-Saharan Africa. (lstmed.ac.uk)
  • ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3087-4422 (2022) 'Enabling timely HIV postexposure prophylaxis access in sub-Saharan Africa. (lstmed.ac.uk)
  • The studies--one, a passive surveillance system, and the other, a randomized prospective study--demonstrated that not all individuals receiving postexposure prophylaxis with Wyeth Laboratories' HDCV had antibody titers acceptable by the CDC criterion* and that antibody titers after rabies postexposure prophylaxis with Wyeth HDCV were lower than those with Merieux HDCV (IMOVAXTM). (cdc.gov)
  • CONCLUSION: The result of the present study finds utility in the use of Ivermectin as prophylaxis for COVID-19. (c19ivm.org)
  • We also recommend conducting similar clinical studies on prophylaxis for COVID-19 with a larger number of participants. (c19ivm.org)
  • The analysis of indications for active alone and active and passive immunization among patients reported to the dispensary of rabies prophylaxis in the Department of Infectious Diseases of Medical University of Lublin (eastern Poland) in 2004-2005 is presented. (aaem.pl)
  • OBJECTIVES: To review the evidence on the clinical effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of non-occupational postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV. (port.ac.uk)
  • Editorial Note: Annually, approximately 20,000 people receive rabies postexposure prophylaxis with HDCV in the United States (5). (cdc.gov)
  • p =0.0448, NNT 11.5) but not Late (RR 1.02, 95%CI 0.55-1.89) prophylaxis, attenuated in older subjects (RR 0.75, 95%CI 0-27-2.05) and by co-morbidities. (medrxiv.org)
  • The administration of human rabies postexposure pro- makes contact with animals more likely. (cdc.gov)
  • The primary objective of postexposure antimicrobial prophylaxis (PEP) should be to prevent death and serious complications from pertussis in individuals at increased risk of severe disease. (cdc.gov)
  • Post-exposure prophylaxis, also known as post-exposure prevention (PEP), is any preventive medical treatment started after exposure to a pathogen in order to prevent the infection from occurring. (wikipedia.org)
  • In 2021, the FDA has approved bamlanivimab/etesevimab for post-exposure prophylaxis against COVID-19. (wikipedia.org)
  • AZT was also seen to reduce maternal-infant transmission of HIV in a randomized controlled trial, suggesting AZT's post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) use. (wikipedia.org)
  • Initiation of post-exposure prophylaxis with the use of antiretroviral drugs is dependent on a number of risk factors, though treatment is usually started after one high-risk event. (wikipedia.org)
  • In order to determine whether post-exposure prophylaxis is indicated, an evaluation visit will be conducted to consider risk factors associated with developing HIV. (wikipedia.org)
  • For example, having unprotected sex with HIV positive partner is considered risky, but sharing sex toys, spitting and biting considered to be negligible risks for initiating post-exposure prophylaxis. (wikipedia.org)
  • Anti-retroviral Therapy Based HIV Prevention Among a Sample of Men Who Have Sex with Men in Cape Town, South Africa: Use of Post-exposure Prophylaxis and Knowledge on Pre-exposure Prophylaxis. (nih.gov)
  • PEPSE and coke: should we be increasing awareness of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis for consensual risk exposures? (nih.gov)
  • 1. What is the Post-Exposure Prophylaxis of Infant (PEPI)-Malawi Study and why was it conducted? (nih.gov)
  • This guideline on the use of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) for prevention of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea, was developed by the New York State Department of Health AIDS Institute (NYSDOH AI) Clinical Guidelines Program to support clinicians in caring for adults and adolescents with and without HIV who are at risk of STIs. (hivguidelines.org)
  • Assessment of Knowledge Regarding Post Exposure Prophylaxis Following Needle Stick Injury among B. Sc. (amrita.edu)
  • The purpose of the study was to determine the knowledge regarding post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following needle stick injuries among B.Sc. (amrita.edu)
  • Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) means taking HIV medicines within 72 hours (3 days) after a possible exposure to HIV to prevent HIV. (nih.gov)
  • PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis) means taking medicine to prevent HIV after a possible exposure. (cdc.gov)
  • If you have any further questions regarding the post-exposure prophylaxis or the whole HIV treatment, you can ask me below in the comments. (drsarthak.in)
  • A study involving the use of antiretrovirals (ARVs) in macaques for post-exposure prophylaxis demonstrated 100% efficacy when therapy was delivered within 24 hours, with decreased efficacy when therapy was delayed to 48 hours and 72 hours from exposure. (medscape.com)
  • Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) immediately after acute high-risk exposures and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for those who engage in recurrent high-risk behaviors are promising bio-behavioral approaches to decreasing HIV transmission. (elsevierpure.com)
  • Post Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) involves taking antiretroviral medications as soon as possible after a potential exposure to HIV to reduce the likelihood of HIV infection. (floridahealth.gov)
  • Complete the core curriculum and move on to the HIV Pre- and Post- Exposure Prophylaxis Microcredential. (ashp.org)
  • Upon completion of the curriculum, participants should be proficient in establishing pharmacist-initiated services and performing the diagnostic services associated with HIV pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis. (ashp.org)
  • The Importance of Pre and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis in Protecting Against HIV. (fotolog.com)
  • Based on the most recent search conducted on May 31, 2022, the IDSA guideline panel has made 29 recommendations for the treatment and management of the following groups/populations: pre- and post-exposure prophylaxis, ambulatory with mild-to-moderate disease, hospitalized with mild-to-moderate, severe but not critical, and critical disease. (idsociety.org)
  • What is the recommended regimen for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) following a high-risk exposure to HIV? (smartypance.com)
  • Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for leprosy is administered as one single dose of rifampicin (SDR) to the contacts of newly diagnosed leprosy patients. (biomedcentral.com)
  • In post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for leprosy, one single dose of rifampicin (SDR) (600 mg for adults and appropriately reduced doses for children) is administered to the contacts of newly diagnosed leprosy patients to reduce their risk of developing leprosy. (biomedcentral.com)
  • The leprosy post-exposure prophylaxis (LPEP) project is now being implemented in selected areas of India, Indonesia, Myanmar, Nepal, Sri Lanka and Tanzania by the respective Ministries of Health in partnership with members of the International Federation of Anti-Leprosy Associations (ILEP) and scientific partners, under coordination and with support from the Novartis Foundation. (biomedcentral.com)
  • A recent article in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report includes some recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) for use of post-exposure prophylaxis in people exposed to HIV in a nonoccupational setting. (aboutmyhealth.us)
  • Some clinicians have fears that people will use post exposure prophylaxis as a "safety net" for unprotected sex, but that is not at all it's intended purpose. (aboutmyhealth.us)
  • A recombinant human monoclonal antibody (SII RMAb) was tested in a post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) regimen in comparison to a human RIG (HRIG)-containing PEP regimen. (umassmed.edu)
  • Why do men who have sex with men present for post-exposure prophylaxis for sexual exposures? (figshare.com)
  • Background: Failures of post-exposure prophylaxis following sexual exposure (PEPSE) to prevent seroconversion have been reported and are often associated with ongoing risk exposure. (figshare.com)
  • This is called post-exposure prophylaxis. (drugs.com)
  • PEP is not intended to replace regular use of other HIV prevention methods, such as consistent and proper use of condoms during sex or pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) . (nih.gov)
  • For more information, see the HIVinfo fact sheets on The Basics of HIV Prevention and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) . (nih.gov)
  • The results from the Ipergay study of intermittent pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) were published in the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM) on 1 December, World AIDS Day. (aidsmap.com)
  • In an effort to eliminate HIV infections, the Florida Department of Health in Orange County (DOH-Orange) is offering Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) medication. (floridahealth.gov)
  • Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) consists of a dose of human rabies immune globulin (HRIG) and rabies vaccine given on the day of the rabies exposure, and then a dose of vaccine given again on days 3, 7, and 14. (cdc.gov)
  • The mainstay of postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) is hepatitis B vaccine, but, in certain circumstances, hepatitis B immune globulin is recommended in addition to vaccine for added protection. (hepmag.com)
  • The administration of human rabies postexposure pro- makes contact with animals more likely. (cdc.gov)
  • Wound cleansing is especially important in rabies prevention since, in animal studies, thorough wound cleansing alone without other postexposure prophylaxis has been shown to markedly reduce the likelihood of rabies. (cdc.gov)
  • Issues such as internalized and structural homophobia prevent these men from accessing prevention strategies such as postexposure prophylaxis (PEP). (unl.pt)
  • The use of antiretroviral drugs to prevent HIV infection through postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) has been recommended since zidovudine was first found to be associated with an 81% reduction in the odds of HIV infection following percutaneous exposure among healthcare workers in a case-control study over two decades ago. (medscape.com)
  • The word "prophylaxis" means to prevent or control the spread of an infection or disease. (nih.gov)
  • Postexposure prophylaxis to prevent hepatitis b virus infection. (wikem.org)
  • Postexposure prophylaxis for HIV infection. (wikem.org)
  • This resulted from two postlicensure studies of antibody responses after postexposure prophylaxis with human diploid cell rabies vaccine (HDCV) conducted by CDC over the last 6 months. (cdc.gov)
  • The studies--one, a passive surveillance system, and the other, a randomized prospective study--demonstrated that not all individuals receiving postexposure prophylaxis with Wyeth Laboratories' HDCV had antibody titers acceptable by the CDC criterion* and that antibody titers after rabies postexposure prophylaxis with Wyeth HDCV were lower than those with Merieux HDCV (IMOVAXTM). (cdc.gov)
  • The individual who showed no detectable neutralizing antibody after prophylaxis with Wyeth vaccine was a healthy but obese (6 ft., 275 lbs.) 32-year-old male who received all injections in the buttocks. (cdc.gov)
  • The updated recommendations in these sections focus on postexposure management, including postexposure prophylaxis (PEP), for exposed HCP and work restrictions for exposed or infected HCP. (cdc.gov)
  • In cases of sexual assault, patients should be considered for nPEP in addition to a more extensive evaluation as detailed in HIV Prophylaxis in Sexual Assault and Sexual Assault . (medscape.com)
  • Thus, the benefits of SDR prophylaxis in reducing the risk of developing leprosy in contacts of new leprosy patients far outweigh the risks of generating drug resistance in M. tuberculosis . (biomedcentral.com)
  • For people who have never been vaccinated against rabies previously, postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) should always include administration of both HRIG and rabies vaccine. (cdc.gov)
  • Titers in the Merieux group were significantly higher (Table 1), although all persons in both groups had acceptable titers 2-4 weeks after completing prophylaxis (4). (cdc.gov)
  • The reason for some low responses after postexposure administration of Wyeth HDCV is unknown. (cdc.gov)