PEP FOR PREVENTION OF HIV

PEP FOR PREVENTION Of HIV

Pep (post  exposure  prophylaxis) mean  taking  antiretroviral medicines (ART
) after being  potentially exposed to prevent becoming infected. Pep should  be only  in emergency situations and must be started  within 72   hour after recent. Possible exposure  to HIV. With pep an HIV  negative  person who may have been exposed  to HIV take anti-hiv drugs prescribed  by a doctor  to prevent infection. These  are the same drugs that people  living  with takes. Pep involve taking  two or three  of these drugs for a period  of one month. In the world of  pep exposure  to HIV is  often divided  into  two categories
1.occupational exposure
2.non occupational  exposure. Occupational exposure mean to exposure to HIV  at work and non occupational exposure mean to exposure to HIV through sex or drug use example when a person  share  needle  or has sex without  condom.
RATIONAL OF PEP
In the first  one two to three  days following exposure  to HIV  ,there is wide  of opportunities when taking  pep. It might  prevent an infection from occurring  .':during  this stage the virus  is busy affecting  the cell at site of exposure  .onces the virus is inside  the cell it start replicating to produce  more HIV virus .
Start to spread throughout the body .once this happenes infection  is permanent and  therefore theory  is that pep can be given  before  replicating cell because  it can stop the virus  and prevent  virision from spreading  through out the  body. There is some evidence  that suggestion that providing  pep after  potential  exposure  to HIV can help  to reduce a person risking  of HIV infection. However we when also know that pep is not 100 %effective  meaning  it will not prevent  all HIV  infections....by rahma

Comments

  1. EMMA8 March 2019 at 01:18

    In the first one to three days following exposure to HIV there is a window of opportunity when taking PEP might prevent the HIV infection from occurring since the virus is busy affecting cells at the site of exposure i.e the anus, vagina or the penis

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  2. karisa8 March 2019 at 02:58

    i concur to be used during emergency only but not intended to substitute other preventive measures to curb HIV and AIDS .

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  3. rachel gichia8 March 2019 at 21:23

    Pep is helful and it can control HIV and early stages but it cannot control the spread of the virus

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  4. Sharon9 March 2019 at 01:11

    It is very important for HIV and AIDS infected people to take Pep to help their bodies remain strong,

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  5. Quinter9 March 2019 at 03:22

    Incase someone engage in unprotected sex with the partner by whom he/she doea not know there status its advisable to take peps treatement to atleast reduce or prevent the virus from entering the immune system abit faster

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  6. Koech9 March 2019 at 03:22

    Pep drugs are helpful but not 100% sure and they also do not prevent other sexually transmitted infections and many have not been educated on it's use and may not take the drug as it should be or not even know about it.. I would not vouch for pep drugs but use of condoms faithfulness and abstinence would be better

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  7. Mueni9 March 2019 at 04:38

    In the first one two to three days following exposure to HIV there is wide of opportunities when taking pep.It might prevent an infection from occurring during this stage the virus is busy affecting the cell ar site of exposure onces the virus is inside the cell it start replicating to produce more HIV virus .by christine

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  8. Judy9 March 2019 at 07:00

    Peps is effective in preventing HIV infection
    when it is taken correctly . its important to use
    other hiv prevention methods like condoms with
    sex partners and using only new,sterile needles
    when injecting drugs.

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  9. Jacob mutuma9 March 2019 at 09:16

    Taking peps is one of the key thing in preventing the infection of hiv. It should not be neglected.

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  10. Yasmin Abdisaman9 March 2019 at 09:22

    PEP can only be used in emergency situation and must be started within 72 hours after recent exposure to HIV infection

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  11. Benjamin william9 March 2019 at 20:53

    If you noticed you have had sex with inffected person pep bst to be used after 72 hrs so as to prevent inffection to attack the white blood cell

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  12. Paul shikanda10 March 2019 at 00:17

    PEPS play a major role in preventing HIV and AIDS . It Should be used effectively and correctly for it to perform it's purpose.

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  13. Zahara Ibrahim10 March 2019 at 12:40

    Pep is a course of treatment that can prevent hiv transmission after aperson is potentially secretion or bodily fluids.They are the same drugs hiv positive people take daily to keep the virus from replicating onece it has a foothold in the body.

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  14. mercy mbuthia10 March 2019 at 14:44

    Pep helps in interruption of HIV transmission which involves reaction with a combination of 3 ART drugs which are taken in 28 days.
    For health providers PEP is given as part of a comprehensive universal prevention package to infectious hazards at work

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  15. Unknown10 March 2019 at 22:10

    Peps can only be used in emergency situation and must be used within 72hours..
    By Diana

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  16. benson11 March 2019 at 01:37

    PEP should be used only in emergency situations and must be started within 72 hours after a recent possible exposure to HIV. If you think you’ve recently been exposed to HIV during sex or through sharing needles and works to prepare drugs or if you’ve been sexually assaulted, talk to your health care provider or an emergency room doctor about PEP right away.

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  17. Naomi11 March 2019 at 02:07

    Pep helps in helping people from getting the disease a few hours after being exposed to the virus normally 72 hours and it should be taken seriously as it helps in avoiding someone from getting the virus.

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  18. Anonymous11 March 2019 at 02:53

    Peps helps alot in the infection of the disease bt aperson should have take of him or herself

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  19. Anonymous11 March 2019 at 02:53

    Peps helps alot in the infection of the disease bt aperson should have take of him or herself

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  20. Anonymous11 March 2019 at 04:33

    ANN NDUTA

    Pep is given in cases of rape and even commercial sex workers go to get it in case of them having had unprotected sex. Which in turn has saved many of them from infections

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  21. Pauline11 March 2019 at 04:40

    Pep is a series of pills that one can take after being exposed to HIV, that helps in lowering the chances of getting HIV .When used correctly can effectively help in preventing HIV. By pauline mbithe.

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  22. Janet11 March 2019 at 07:56

    Pep is used in cases of unprotected sex it helps in lowering chances of getting HIV

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  23. Serah11 March 2019 at 22:12

    Pep help those people who are negative but they have been exposed to the virus it works within 72 hours

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  24. Unknown12 March 2019 at 05:18

    PEP is used in situations to lower chances of getting HIV infections within 72 hours
    FAIZA

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  25. ZAKARIYA R SHEIKH12 March 2019 at 09:50

    Infected people should take pep immediately after recent HIV exposure to hiv however PEP helps in preventing HIV infection and its efective when it’s taken correctly, but it’s not 100% effective. Also The sooner you start PEP after a possible HIV exposure, the better.

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  26. Simon12 March 2019 at 10:39

    PEPs should be taken immediately after recent HIV exposure to prevent HIV infection

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  27. siyad muhumed14 March 2019 at 02:55

    PEP should be used only in emergency situations and must be started within 72 hours after a recent possible exposure to HIV. If you think you’ve recently been exposed to HIV during sex or through sharing needles and works to prepare drugs or if you’ve been sexually assaulted, talk to your health care provider or an emergency room doctor about PEP right away.

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  28. Unknown16 March 2019 at 01:26

    PEPS is mainly for emergency but it only works within the first 72 hours and cannot help in any way after the 72 hours
    BY : SAMIA

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  29. Dennis maina16 March 2019 at 05:34

    Peps are supposed to be used incase of emergency for instance of you are aware that your sexual partner is Hiv infected then peps should be used in the first 72 hours to boost the white blood cells in fighting the virus

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  30. Unknown17 March 2019 at 11:04

    Pep involves taking two or three of these drugs for a period of one month and are used for emergency of 72hours and after that it cannot be used....By Zamzam Ahmed

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  31. Unknown17 March 2019 at 18:53

    PEP means taking antiretroviral medicines after being potentially exposed to HIV to becoming infected.
    PEP should only be used in emergency situations after 72hours to be effective.
    MARY MUSYOKA

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  32. Angelyne otieno17 March 2019 at 23:43

    Pep should be taken immediately after exposure to Hiv with a person whom you not sure about his/ her status and should be taken after 72 hours.

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  33. Ian Wanjohi 19 March 2019 at 05:33

    PEP can cause side effects such as nausea and fatigue. DO NOT stop taking PEP - talk to your healthcare professional

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  34. By Rahma19 March 2019 at 12:27

    Pep should only used during emergency issues like rape cases..but only when that person use within 72 hours it can help or prevent not to get infected..

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  35. Unknown21 March 2019 at 01:44

    I think PEPS should be used incase one had unprotected sex and he or she feels their partner is infected to prevent the infection
    Victor mutua

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  36. Victor21 March 2019 at 05:17

    Pep is a course of treatment that can prevent hiv transmission after aperson is potentially secretion or bodily fluids...victor mutuku

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  37. Unknown21 March 2019 at 06:02

    PEP is an emergency medication that works between 72 hours after that there won't be any effect. Those who opt for pep must do perfect timing for good results.

    Maureen

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  38. Unknown21 March 2019 at 07:58

    Pep should be taking in emergency situations within 72 hour after recent.. .Rahma

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  39. Selina22 March 2019 at 12:47

    Pep will most likely not prevent HIV infection if it is started later than 72 hours after a person is exposed to HIV

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  40. Linet22 March 2019 at 22:31

    Taking pep is one of the most important things to do to know their status

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  41. Fatuma24 March 2019 at 06:35

    Pep is helpful to those who live with hiv postively but cannot prevent the spread of aids

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  42. Nisteho6 April 2019 at 10:03

    Pep is known to control hiv at its early stages but not to control the spread of the virus

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