Today there is a great misinformation about different medications against HIV, so, let’s clarify a little the difference between adding a translation to Catalàre PREP and PEP:
PREP: Their acronyms come from pre-exposure prophylaxis, that is, doses should be taken every day before a possible risk contact. This medication is indicated for people who do not have HIV and who either live with a positive HIV person, have sex with people whose HIV status is unknown or they share drug injection equipment. The prep can reduce the risk of contagion by a sexual relationship of risk by 90% and 70% of the risk for the exchange of needles for drugs.
PEP: Means prophylaxis after exposure, this medication should be taken 72 hours after a possible contagion. It is indicated in people who do not have HIV and have been exposed to a relationship of risk, sexual aggression, accidental puncture or the exchange of needles in drugs.
Aitor Padilla Montero
Clinical Diagnostic Laboratory Technician and Center Manager, specialist in the field of Sexually Transmitted Diseases for more than 6 years. Awarded in 2018 the Award for Labor Excellence in the field of medicine for his work in charge of the clinic.