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PEP underutilized for HIV prevention, study suggests

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Roughly one-third of people eligible for HIV post-exposure prophylaxis did not receive a prescription. Fewer ...
The Malta Independent

PEP and PrEP made free of charge

HIV prevention medication Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) have been made free, the government said. The Minister for Health and Active Ageing, Jo Etienne ...
STAT

Use of antibiotic to reduce STIs appears to be fueling some antibiotic resistance, research shows

Helen Branswell covers issues broadly related to infectious diseases, including outbreaks, preparedness, research, and vaccine development. Follow her on Mastodon and Bluesky. You can reach Helen on ...
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Doxy-PEP use may significantly reduce the risk for STIs

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Quarterly chlamydia positivity dropped from 9.6% before doxy-PEP initiation to 2% afterwards among users.
clinicaladvisor.com

Single-Tablet Regimen Well Tolerated for HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

Single-tablet therapy for HIV Researchers evaluated adherence to nonoccupational post-exposure prophylaxis following potential HIV exposure. A single-tablet regimen consisting of DOR/3TC/TDF for ...