hiv pep HIV PEP KUALA LUMPUR There are medications that may help prevent HIV, even after possible exposure including unprotected sex with an HIV-positive person. PEP or post-exposure prophylaxis means taking medicines to prevent HIV after exposure. However, studies show that such medications must be started within 72 hours of exposure. After this, its efficacy reduces significantly. HIV PEP PEP is highly effective if taken within a day of unprotected sex. In such cases, these pills can help prevent infection in most cases. However, it is important to remember that PEP is not a substitute for usual measures like avoiding high-risk behaviours such as not using protection. It is more like an emergency measure. PEP cannot always compensate for high risk behaviour. Nonetheless, it is one of the best emergency-protective methods. Thus, if you think you have been exposed to HIV, be it from sharing needles or having unprotected sex with someone you do not know, contact us urgently to start taking medications immediately, as every hour counts. Understanding HIV risk If one has unprotected sex and fears that one has been exposed to HIV, there are few things to understand. First, studies show that a single act of unprotected sex may not pose a significant risk. Generally, even if a person had unprotected sex with HIV positive person, still the risk of catching the infection is less than 1%. However, the risk is much higher, about 15%, if using contaminated needles. Read More : https://hisential.com/hiv-pep/