Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis PrEP

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis PrEP Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis PrEP

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Follow-up of HCP exposed to known orsuspected HIV-positive sources• Exposed HCP should be advised to use precautions toprevent secondary transmission, especially during the first6–12 weeks post-exposure• If PEP is prescribed, HCP should be informed regarding:– need for monitoring– possible drug interactions– the need for adherence to PEP regimens• Consider re-evaluation of exposed HCP 72 hours post-exposure, especially after additional information about theexposure or source becomes availableCDC, US DHHS. MMWR 2005;54(No. RR-9).1-51.

Follow-up of HCP exposed to known orsuspected HIV-positive sources (cont)• HIV Ab testing for 6 months post-exposure(e.g., at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months)• Extended HIV Ab testing at 12 months is recommendedif health care worker contracts HCV from a sourcepatient co-infected with HIV and HCV• P 24 Ag and HIV RNA testing are not recommendedunless primary HIV infection (PHI) suspected• Symptoms and signs of primary HIV infection should beinformed to exposed HCPCDC, US DHHS. MMWR 2005;54(No. RR-9).1-51.

Follow-up of HCP exposed to known orsuspected HIV-positive sources (cont)• HIV Ab testing for 6 months post-exposure(e.g., at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months)• Extended HIV Ab testing at 12 months is recommendedif health care worker contracts HCV from a sourcepatient co-infected with HIV and HCV• P 24 Ag and HIV RNA testing are not recommendedunless primary HIV infection (PHI) suspected• Symptoms and signs of primary HIV infection should beinformed to exposed HCPCDC, US DHHS. MMWR 2005;54(No. RR-9).1-51.

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