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Is It Safe To Have Post-exposure Prophylaxis Post Unprotected Sex?

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Posted on Mon, 22 Jun 2015
Question: quick question regarding HIV again..

lets say a hiv negative circumcised male, penetrates someone who is undetectable breifly (less than a minute) and also gives the undetectable person oral..

would a physician find it fit to administer PEP for the neg male in case in impending hiv infection?
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Answered by Dr. Saumya Mittal (6 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Better to get PEP

Detailed Answer:
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I am Dr Mittal.
I have read your query.
I think I would be able to help you.
I think it would be good to get a course of PEP in case of intercourse with a possible positive person.
I think it would be better to be safe than sorry.
I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.
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Is It Safe To Have Post-exposure Prophylaxis Post Unprotected Sex?

Brief Answer: Better to get PEP Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Mittal. I have read your query. I think I would be able to help you. I think it would be good to get a course of PEP in case of intercourse with a possible positive person. I think it would be better to be safe than sorry. I hope that the information helps you. Please feel free to contact us for more information. Best of luck. Dr Mittal.