PEP stands for?

PEP stands for?

• A. Post-exposure prophylaxis
• B. Pre-exposure prophylaxis
• C. Post-exposure protection
• D. Personal exposure prophylaxis

Answer: (A)

PEP stands for post-exposure prophylaxis: preventive treatment started after a potential exposure to an infection to prevent the infection from taking hold. The phrase “post-exposure” means it’s given after exposure, and “prophylaxis” refers to preventive therapy. This is distinct from pre-exposure prophylaxis, which is taken before exposure to reduce risk. The other two phrasings aren’t standard terms in clinical use. In practice, PEP is used after potential HIV exposure and should be started as soon as possible (ideally within 72 hours) and continued for about a month, with follow-up testing and care.

PEP stands for post-exposure prophylaxis: preventive treatment started after a potential exposure to an infection to prevent the infection from taking hold. The phrase “post-exposure” means it’s given after exposure, and “prophylaxis” refers to preventive therapy. This is distinct from pre-exposure prophylaxis, which is taken before exposure to reduce risk. The other two phrasings aren’t standard terms in clinical use. In practice, PEP is used after potential HIV exposure and should be started as soon as possible (ideally within 72 hours) and continued for about a month, with follow-up testing and care.