{"id":5115,"date":"2025-07-19T20:40:21","date_gmt":"2025-07-19T13:40:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/?p=5115"},"modified":"2025-12-24T11:15:15","modified_gmt":"2025-12-24T04:15:15","slug":"pep-the-72-hour-emergency-lifebuoy-after-hiv-exposure","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/pep-the-72-hour-emergency-lifebuoy-after-hiv-exposure\/","title":{"rendered":"PEP: The 72-Hour Emergency Lifebuoy After HIV Exposure"},"content":{"rendered":"<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?source=gmail&amp;sa=E&amp;q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url%3Fsource%3Dgmail%26sa%3DE%26q%3Dhttps:\/\/hivinfo.nih.gov\/understanding-hiv\/fact-sheets\/post-exposure-prophylaxis-pep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"0\">PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)<\/span><\/a><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"1\">\u00a0is an emergency measure using ARV medication to prevent\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?source=gmail&amp;sa=E&amp;q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url%3Fsource%3Dgmail%26sa%3DE%26q%3Dhttps:\/\/www.who.int\/news-room\/fact-sheets\/detail\/hiv-aids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"2\">HIV<\/span><\/a><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"3\">\u00a0infection after a potential exposure. This article will help you understand what PEP is, when to use PEP, and how PEP differs from\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?source=gmail&amp;sa=E&amp;q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url%3Fsource%3Dgmail%26sa%3DE%26q%3Dhttps:\/\/www.who.int\/teams\/global-hiv-hepatitis-and-stis-programmes\/hiv\/prevention\/pre-exposure-prophylaxis\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"4\">PrEP<\/span><\/a><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"5\">\u00a0(Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis).<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">N\u1ed9i dung trang<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/pep-the-72-hour-emergency-lifebuoy-after-hiv-exposure\/#What_is_PEP\" >What is PEP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/pep-the-72-hour-emergency-lifebuoy-after-hiv-exposure\/#How_is_PEP_different_from_PrEP\" >How is PEP different from PrEP?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/en\/pep-the-72-hour-emergency-lifebuoy-after-hiv-exposure\/#When_is_PEP_needed_for_HIVAIDS_prevention\" >When is PEP needed for HIV\/AIDS prevention?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_PEP\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"6\">What is PEP?<\/span><\/strong><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-medium wp-image-3272\" src=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PEP-la-gi-300x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PEP-la-gi-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PEP-la-gi-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PEP-la-gi-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PEP-la-gi-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PEP-la-gi-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/PEP-la-gi.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?source=gmail&amp;sa=E&amp;q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url%3Fsource%3Dgmail%26sa%3DE%26q%3Dhttps:\/\/hivinfo.nih.gov\/understanding-hiv\/fact-sheets\/post-exposure-prophylaxis-pep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"7\">PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)<\/span><\/a><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"8\">\u00a0is the abbreviation for HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis. Simply put, PEP is the use of anti-HIV medication (ARV drugs) for a short period (usually 28 days) immediately after you have had a potential exposure to HIV. The goal of PEP is to stop the virus before it can replicate and cause a long-term infection in the body.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"9\">PEP is considered an emergency &#8220;lifebuoy&#8221; \u2013 used only in urgent situations when you have just encountered a high-risk exposure. It is crucial to start PEP as soon as possible after exposure, preferably within the first 24 hours. Post-exposure prophylaxis medication can still be\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?source=gmail&amp;sa=E&amp;q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url%3Fsource%3Dgmail%26sa%3DE%26q%3Dhttps:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/pep-hoat-dong-nhu-the-nao-hieu-qua-den-dau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"10\">effective<\/span><\/a><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"11\">\u00a0if started later, but the maximum limit is 72 hours (3 days) after exposure. After 72 hours, the HIV virus may have penetrated deep and multiplied, so PEP is virtually ineffective.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"12\">Note that PEP is not a &#8220;magic cure&#8221; that guarantees 100% no HIV infection. The\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?source=gmail&amp;sa=E&amp;q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url%3Fsource%3Dgmail%26sa%3DE%26q%3Dhttps:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/pep-hoat-dong-nhu-the-nao-hieu-qua-den-dau\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"13\">effectiveness of PEP<\/span><\/a><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"14\">\u00a0is very high if used correctly and promptly, but rare cases of treatment failure still occur (usually due to starting too late or non-adherence to the full medication course). We will learn more details about the efficacy and mechanism of PEP in the following section. Additionally, PEP is not a substitute for regular HIV prevention measures. It is a last resort for an emergency situation, not intended for repeated use. If you have a high risk of HIV exposure on a regular basis (e.g., having sex with an infected partner without consistent condom use), discuss with a doctor about using PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) as a long-term proactive protection strategy instead of relying on PEP repeatedly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_is_PEP_different_from_PrEP\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"15\">How is PEP different from PrEP?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-3224 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pep-vs-prep-300x300.png\" alt=\"S\u1ef1 kh\u00e1c bi\u1ec7t gi\u1eefa PEP v\u00e0 PrEP\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pep-vs-prep-300x300.png 300w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pep-vs-prep-150x150.png 150w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pep-vs-prep-768x768.png 768w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pep-vs-prep-600x600.png 600w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pep-vs-prep-100x100.png 100w, https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/pep-vs-prep.png 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"16\">Many people easily confuse PEP and PrEP because their names are quite similar, but these are two completely different measures:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstList\">\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/url?source=gmail&amp;sa=E&amp;q=https:\/\/www.google.com\/url%3Fsource%3Dgmail%26sa%3DE%26q%3Dhttps:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/prep-va-pep\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"17\">PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis)<\/span><\/a><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"18\">\u00a0\u2013 pre-exposure prophylaxis: Is medication taken to prevent HIV before there is a risk. People at high risk (such as having an HIV-positive partner, men who have sex with men, injecting drug users&#8230;) can take PrEP daily or on a schedule to prevent HIV infection. PrEP is a long-term strategy to reduce risk, with an efficacy of up to ~99% for preventing sexual HIV transmission if taken consistently.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"19\">PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) \u2013 post-exposure prophylaxis: Is the use of ARV medication after a risk has already occurred (e.g., after unsafe sex or an occupational accident). PEP is only used for a short 28-day course immediately after the incident, not continuously long-term.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"20\">The main difference is the timing and purpose of use: PrEP proactively prevents against all possible risks, while PEP is a reaction after the event has occurred. If PrEP is likened to wearing a life jacket before entering the water (for prevention), then PEP is like putting on a life jacket after you have fallen into the water \u2013 an emergency rescue measure.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"21\">Another difference: PEP is not recommended for frequent use. If a person repeatedly finds themselves in exposure situations (e.g., multiple instances of unprotected sex), continuous PEP use is not the optimal solution (it&#8217;s less effective and more prone to side effects). Instead, they should switch to using PrEP for regular protection. Conversely, a person using PrEP correctly usually does not need PEP if a risky situation occurs while they are taking PrEP.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_is_PEP_needed_for_HIVAIDS_prevention\"><\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"22\">When is PEP needed for HIV\/AIDS prevention?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"23\">PEP is recommended for anyone who is HIV-negative (or whose status is unknown) if they have just experienced a high-risk exposure situation within 72 hours. Accurate risk assessment should be performed by a healthcare professional, but you can refer to the following common situations to know when you should immediately seek a medical facility for consultation:<\/span><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 576px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/thuvienphapluat.vn\/van-ban\/The-thao-Y-te\/Quyet-dinh-5968-QD-BYT-2021-huong-dan-Dieu-tri-HIV-AIDS-499380.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/files.thuvienphapluat.vn\/doc2htm\/00499380_files\/image003.gif\" alt=\"Khi n\u00e0o c\u1ea7n d\u00f9ng PEP \u0111\u1ec3 d\u1ef1 ph\u00f2ng HIV\" width=\"576\" height=\"336\" \/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Indications for HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-size: 10pt;\">(Source: Guidelines for HIV\/AIDS Treatment and Care from the Ministry of Health)<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"list-style-type: none;\">\n<ul class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstList\">\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"25\">Unsafe sexual intercourse:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"26\">\u00a0Vaginal or anal sex without a condom or if the condom breaks or slips off. Especially if the partner is HIV-positive or their status is unknown. (Oral sex generally carries much lower risk, but if ejaculation occurs in the mouth and your mouth has open sores or bleeding gums, there is still a possibility of transmission and PEP should be considered).<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"27\">Sharing needles or injection equipment:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"28\">\u00a0If you share needles or syringes when injecting drugs or are accidentally stuck by a needle contaminated with another person&#8217;s blood. This is a very high-risk case.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"29\">Sexual assault:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"30\">\u00a0If you are a victim of rape or coercion. In this situation, you need to go to the hospital immediately for comprehensive care (HIV prevention, other sexually transmitted diseases, as well as psychological support).<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"31\">Occupational accident with healthcare workers:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"32\">\u00a0For example, a doctor or nurse is accidentally stuck by a needle or if a patient&#8217;s blood\/bodily fluid splashes into an open wound, the mucous membranes of the eyes, nose, or mouth during work. This case also needs to be assessed for early intervention and treatment.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"33\">Conversely, very low-risk or no-risk situations do not require PEP.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"34\">\u00a0For example, contact with saliva, sweat, or tears of a person with &#8220;Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome&#8221; does not cause transmission (unless blood is present and you have an open wound). If sexual intercourse is protected with a condom used correctly and the condom does not break, you are also safe from the risk of infection. Additionally, as mentioned above, if the source of exposure is identified as an HIV-positive person who is on ARV treatment and has an undetectable viral load (U=U), they do not transmit the disease \u2013 this case also does not require PEP.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"38\">Notes for the treatment follow-up plan<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstList\">\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"39\">Monitor for ARV side effects:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"40\">\u00a0Do not stop treatment for mild and transient side effects. If severe side effects occur, go to a medical facility immediately.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"41\">Receive advice and counseling from the doctor<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"42\">\u00a0to stabilize psychologically.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"43\">Re-test for HIV<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"44\">\u00a0at 1 month and 3 months after exposure.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"45\">Adhere to the doctor&#8217;s instructions<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"46\">\u00a0regarding not donating blood, safe sexual intercourse and injection practices, and not breastfeeding until the HIV infection status is ruled out.<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\"><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"47\">Consult the doctor<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"48\">\u00a0about transitioning to PrEP for cases with recurring risk factors, after completing the PEP course and testing HIV negative.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"49\">In summary:\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"50\">Consider PEP whenever you are concerned that you have just encountered a genuine risk of HIV transmission.<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"51\">\u00a0In that situation, do not hesitate \u2013 go to a medical facility immediately for consultation. The doctor will assess whether you need PEP based on the level of risk. If needed, they will guide you through a rapid HIV test (to ensure you were not already infected beforehand) and prescribe PEP medication for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify;\"><em><i><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"215\">This article is written by<\/span><\/i> <a href=\"https:\/\/gdhealth.vn\/doi-ngu\/bac-si-do-huu-dat\/\"><b>Dr \u0110\u1ed7 H\u1eefu \u0110\u1ea1t.<\/b><\/a> <i><span class=\"appsElementsGenerativeaiAstAnimated\" data-ast-node-id=\"217\">The doctor has many years of in-depth experience in reproductive and sexual health care.<\/span><\/i><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)\u00a0is an emergency measure using ARV medication to prevent\u00a0HIV\u00a0infection after a potential exposure. This article will help you understand what PEP is, when to use PEP, and how PEP differs from\u00a0PrEP\u00a0(Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis). What is PEP? PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis)\u00a0is the abbreviation for HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis. 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