Postexposure prophylaxis for HIV
Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) refers to the set of services that are provided to manage specific aspects of exposure to HIV and to help prevent HIV infection in a person exposed to the risk of infection. These services might include first aid, counseling including assessing the risk of HIV exposure, HTC, and depending on the outcome of exposure assessment, a limited course of antiretroviral drugs (ARVs), with appropriate support and follow-up.