Researchers recommend that users of PEP, a drug that prevents risk of HIV infection after exposure to the virus, be put on PrEP which is used before exposure.
Continue readingTransitioning from HIV PEP to PrEP
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HIV PEP in China Still Hard to Come By
Access to emergency HIV prevention drug post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is very limited in China putting those who in need of it at high risk of getting HIV.
Continue readingScotland Report: School Education on HIV Prevention Options Like PrEP & PEP is Important
HIV Scotland has released a report recommending that students in secondary schools be taught about sex, HIV, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
Continue readingHIV PEP with Doxycycline May Reduce Risk of Syphilis and Chlamydia Among Gay Men
HIV PEP and Doxycycline shows signs of offering protection against syphillis and chlamydia among men having sex with men.
Continue readingMSM with Early Syphilis Should be a Priority Group for PrEP in UK
Men having sex with men (MSM) who have early stage syphilis are at a high risk of acquiring HIV and should therefore, be high on the priority list for HIV PrEP.
Continue readingLiving with a Viral Sexually Transmitted Disease
Recent statistics suggest that 1 in 4 people will suffer from a sexually transmitted disease (STD) at some point in their lives. This is a scary figure, and one that can be better controlled with proper education and protection. The problem is that too many people want to avoid this topic. They’re either embarrassed by… Continue reading
Amsterdam PrEP Failure Patient a Unique Course of Seroconversion
Researchers explain why a man in Amsterdam who was constantly taking HIV PrEP the highl acclaimed HIV prevention drug still got infected with the virus.
Continue readingEngland: PrEP Stands to Prevent One in Every 4 HIV Infections
The NHS could save billions by making HIV PrEP drug available to everyone at a lower cost. The drug is believed to prevent HIV infection for 1 in every 4 cases.
Continue readingThe Differences Between Infections from Viruses and from Bacteria
Throughout history, viral and bacterial infections have both been responsible for killing millions of people every year. While viruses and bacteria alike can cause a number of different infections that can be mild or severe, viruses are certainly not the same as bacteria. With that said, it is important to know the difference between bacterial… Continue reading
A Guide to Incurable Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases are health problems that few people ever want to have to deal with. Unfortunately, they do happen and it’s important to seek treatment for them as soon as possible. There are several STDs that can turn into serious health risks if left untreated. It’s very important to get tested regularly and to… Continue reading