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If I exposure to sex and if I started Pep medicine within 72 hrs ,how much percentage I will be get safe...means hiv will not get affected chances...
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PEP medicines are very effective,if started within 72 hours after the exposure,and taken properly
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Hello. Regarding your query about the specific percentage of protection provided by PEP:
When started within the 72-hour window, PEP is highly effective. While medical literature does not often cite a single "100%" figure due to variables in exposure and adherence, the protection level is significant:
Overall Effectiveness: Clinical studies and observational data suggest that a full course of PEP can reduce the risk of HIV infection by more than 80% to 90%.
The Impact of Timing: The closer to the time of exposure the first dose is taken, the higher this percentage becomes. Every hour matters within that initial 72-hour window.
The Adherence Factor: The high percentage of protection mentioned above assumes 100% adherence. Missing even a few doses can significantly lower the effectiveness of the treatment.
Why Follow-up Testing is Essential
Because PEP is highly effective but not a total guarantee, follow-up testing is mandatory to confirm your status:
6-Week Test: A 4th Generation Antigen/Antibody test at 6 weeks provides a very high degree of accuracy.
3-Month Test: A final test at 3 months (90 days) is considered the definitive conclusive result.
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Continue your medication exactly as prescribed without skipping any doses. If you experience severe side effects, do not stop the medication; instead, consult your Infectious Disease Specialist immediately to manage them.
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Please consult the AIDS Treatment Centre in your District. Every District has an AIDS Treatment Centre under the control of CMO.
How many people (along with you) were affected with this disease simultaneously that you are interested in statistics.
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Starting PEP within 72 hours is very effective and reduces HIV risk 👍 If you take it correctly, chances of infection are very low. Let’s review your exposure and guide you on testing and next steps book a quick consult.
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If taking g correctly you are very safe.
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Clinically, Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is extremely effective and can reduce the risk of HIV infection by over 80% to 90% when taken correctly. The effectiveness is heavily dependent on the 'Time to First Dose.' While the medical window is up to 72 hours, starting within the first 2 to 24 hours provides the highest level of protection. By 72 hours, the virus may have already started integrating into the host's cells, making it much harder for the medication to block the infection. Since you started within this window, your chances of staying HIV-negative are very high, provided you follow the 28-day regimen strictly."
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Strict Adherence: The success of PEP depends on maintaining a constant level of medication in your blood. Do not skip or delay any doses during the full 28-day course.
Avoid New Risks: During the PEP course and until your final negative test result, it is crucial to use protection (condoms) to prevent any new exposure or potential transmission to others.
Follow-up Testing: You must undergo a 4th Generation HIV test (p24 Ag/Ab) at 6 weeks and again at 3 months post-exposure. These tests are the only way to clinically confirm that the PEP was successful.
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It always plays on the mind when something feels uncertain. Taking PEP was definitely wise. Please note that effectiveness of PEP is max when taken within 2 hours of exposure and can be taken within 48 hours of exposure
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PEP is extremely effective when started early.
But efficacy also depends on how early after the exposure you started the PEP.
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Testing at 4-12 weeks. Hep b vaccination
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100%
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Very effective
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Dr. Gaurav Jaiswal
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Avoid fried and spicy food
Water intake more
Do connect and consult
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Dr. Vetsa Sri Krishna Chaitanya
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Need a few more details please consult for further evaluation and treatment
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Dr. Anuj Mothsra
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Can help you, kindly consult and provide detailed history for proper diagnosis and further management
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Dr. Ravi Kumar Nadella
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Dr. Suraj Sharma
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Mr. Kakade Yashpal Balasaheb
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Pep can reduce risk of Hiv infection if taken correctly but its not 100% because it depends on many things like type, time of exposure,viral load of source etc
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Continue the full course, follow up with testing4-6wks,3mo,6mo
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