post-exposure prophylaxis
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A form of prevention, usually medication, taken after exposure (or probable exposure) to…
A form of prevention, usually medication, taken after exposure (or probable exposure) to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure; especially, as against HIV.
- Rape victims should be informed of the option of post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV, in addition to emergency contraception.
- Post-exposure prophylaxis may be discontinued if the animal involved is a dog or cat that remains healthy..., WHO expert consultation on rabies: first report
- Vaccine should be used in all circumstances for postexposure prophylaxis except in infants less than 1 year of age., Viral Hepatitis in Children: Unique Features and Opportunities
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No curated loop yet for post-exposure prophylaxis. Loops are being traced one word at a time while the ingestion pipeline matures.
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