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HIV PostExposure Prophylaxis (PEP)Indications:%u2022 Non-safe sexual intercourse with high-risk individual%u2022 Needle stick injury from high-risk source%u2022 High-risk bite (e.g., drug addict)Timing:%u2022 Start ASAP, ideally within 1-2 hours%u2022 Up to 72 hours after exposure%u2022 Complete a 28-day courseAdditional Considerations:%u2022 For human bite: co-amoxiclav for 7 days%u2022 If penicillin allergic: metronidazole + doxycyclineFollow-up:%u2022 Recheck HIV viral load after 6 months%u2022 Aim for viral load < 200Remember: PEP is crucial for preventing HIV transmission in high-risk exposures.
