You’ve been exposed to HIV and you don’t know what to do? Read this article to learn more about PEP (post-exposure prophylaxis), the treatment you should take within 72 hours along HIV testing.
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Let’s Know More about HIV PEP
HIV PEP is a highly reliable drug that has had almost 90% success in preventing HIV transmission in people exposed to the virus. Many people are however, still unfamiliar with PEP. We explain everything you need to know about HIV PEP.
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 readingAre we Close to a HIV Cure?
A cure for HIV has been an elusive one but current advancements in treating and preventing HIV show promise of finding a cure soon.
Continue readingDating Apps Blamed for Rise in STDs in the US
Popular dating apps such as Tinder and Grindr blamed for increased STD rates in the US mainly because they encourage casual sex.
Continue readingMore Efforts Needed to Reduce HIV Transmission in Malaysia
Even though HIV rates among drug users in Malaysia have reduced, HIV transmission in the general public has gone up calling for more attention.
Continue readingNew HIV Diagnoses in Ireland Increase by 35%
HIV cases in Ireland are at an all time high. This has prompted a national wide survey on HIV stigmatisation to find out why the numbers are rising.
Continue readingPEP with Doxycycline Cuts Down STI Rates
A new method of using PEP with doxycycline could reduce sexually transmitted infections especially when it comes to syphilis and drug-resistant gonorrhea.
Continue readingStudents Campaign for Introduction of PrEP in Ireland
Students in Ireland are campaigning for the introduction of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to help reduce increasing HIV rates in the country.
Continue readingRape Victims who Get PEP Treatment within 8 Hours Can Live HIV Free
Use of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is not allowed in India despite the fact that the therapy is said to prevent victims from getting HIV by up to 100%.
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