“PEP vs. PrEP: Understanding Emergency and Pre-Exposure HIV Prophylaxis”

PEP, emergency medicine to prevent HIV infection

PEP (PEP) Short for Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, it is an emergency HIV prophylaxis. that must be taken as soon as possible after exposure to the risk of HIV infection It must be started within 72 hours after the risk. and eat continuously for 28 days

Who should receive PEP? PEP is intended for people who are suspected to have been exposed to HIV. within a period of not more than 72 hours, which will be used in the following cases:

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• Having sex with someone who may have HIV and not using a condom Condom slipped or torn
• being sexually abused
• Sharing needles with other people

PEP can prevent more than 80% of HIV infection if a client is expected to have been exposed to HIV within 72 hours and receives PEP as soon as possible. to be possible because the faster the drug The more effective the drug will be.
Before the client takes PEP, the doctor will take a history of the incident. And determine if it is necessary to take PEP or not. Your doctor will order an HIV test. Hepatitis B virus test Liver and kidney function before taking PEP (if already infected with HIV, PEP cannot be used) After 28 days, repeat HIV test 1 month and 3 Months to stop donating blood and use a condom every time you have sex

PrEP (PrEP) What is different from PEP? how ?

PrEP, short for Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, is a pre-exposure prophylaxis against HIV. By taking one pill every day, PrEP does not protect against other STDs, so condoms are still needed to protect against other STDs.

PrEP (PrEP) Who is it suitable for??

• Suitable for those who are at high risk of HIV infection.
• people who have sex with someone who is HIV positive
• People with multiple sex partners
• sex worker
• Person requesting service Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) on a regular basis without reducing risky behaviors
• Injecting drug users
• Those who have had a sexually transmitted disease within the past 6 months.

PrEP can prevent HIV infection by almost 100% if people take it every day. and discipline in eating is to eat at the same time every day and use a condom every time

Summarize the differences between the two drugs.

• PEP PEP It is an emergency medicine that must be taken within 72 hours after exposure to HIV.
• PrEP PrEP It is a prophylactic drug before the risk of acquiring or being exposed to HIV.

Both of these drugs are dangerous drugs that should only be prescribed by a qualified doctor. Can’t be bought in general pharmacies. or in online stores should contact the hospital or a clinic specialized in HIV and sexually transmitted diseases only

For people who want to take medicine can be examined at

• Anonymous Clinic, AIDS Research Center, Thai Red Cross Society
• Both public and private hospitals Specialized clinics (can search for testing sites near home at HIV STD Is hepatitis B in the body? In case no infection The next step is to check how well the liver and kidneys can take the drug into the body. Then the doctor will consider prescribing medication for treatment.

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Prevention is better than cure! How to prevent HIV

• Wearing a condom (properly) will not only protect against HIV, but also sexually transmitted diseases such as syphilis and gonorrhea.
• Does not change sexual partners (one love one heart is the best)
• abstain from drinking alcoholic beverages and use all kinds of drugs Especially using the needle to inject with others.
• Before getting married or having children, there should be a physical examination and a blood test.

Thank you information from: AIDS Research Center, Thai Red Cross Society and IPST.

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