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post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
Short-term treatment started as soon as possible after high-risk exposure to an infectious agent, such as HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), or hepatitis C virus (HCV). The purpose of post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is to reduce the risk of infection. An example of a high-risk exposure is exposure to an infectious agent as the result of unprotected sex.
- 词性: noun
- 行业/领域: 卫生保健
- 类别 AIDS 的预防和治疗
- Company: National Library of Medicine
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- Joseph Floyd
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