post-exposure prophylaxis
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post-exposure prophylaxis
noun post-exposure prophylaxes
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A form of prevention, usually medication, taken after exposure (or probable exposure) to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure; especially, as against HIV.
Rape victims should be informed of the option of post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV, in addition to emergency contraception.
Similar: PEP
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title = {post-exposure prophylaxis},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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