&lt;p class=&quot;p1&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 class=&quot;p2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;How Effective is PEP in HIV Prevention?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;PEP, or Post-Exposure Prophylaxis, is not a cure for HIV. While it can prevent HIV from entering cells in the body and stop infection, it&amp;rsquo;s not 100% effective. However, there have been very few reports of HIV infection after using PEP.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p3&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 class=&quot;p2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;But if the HIV is Already in the Body, Isn&amp;rsquo;t It Too Late for Prevention?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Not if you act quickly! After exposure, HIV can enter the bloodstream but takes time to establish itself permanently in the body. If someone exposed to HIV seeks PEP within 72 hours, they have a strong chance of preventing the virus from becoming established.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 class=&quot;p2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;So, if I take PEP, I won&amp;rsquo;t become HIV positive&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Research indicates that taking PEP significantly reduces the likelihood of HIV infection. However, PEP doesn&amp;rsquo;t work every time. Some people who take it still end up with HIV afterward. When people taking PEP have acquired HIV, it can fail due to several reasons:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul class=&quot;ul1&quot;&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Some people might not start PEP quickly enough.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The person doesn&amp;rsquo;t or isn&amp;rsquo;t able to take PEP as prescribed (every day for a month).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Missing doses of PEP or not finishing the 28-day course.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Some anti-HIV drugs don&amp;rsquo;t work against certain strains of HIV (HIV drug-resistant, although this is rare).&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The initial viral load (the amount of HIV) in the body was too high for the drugs to be effective. This usually means they already have HIV even before the exposure that brings them to HIV care. Standard procedure will test your HIV status first, then decide what is the right step for you.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Having unprotected sex or sharing needles, with further exposure to HIV, while taking PEP.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;However, the sooner PEP treatment is begun after exposure to the virus, the more likely it is to work.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p2&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2 class=&quot;p2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What to Expect When Receiving Emergency PEP at PULSE Clinic?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;During your consultation at PULSE Clinic, you&amp;rsquo;ll undergo a rapid screening for HIV and Hepatitis B virus, with results available within 15 minutes. The accuracy of these tests is 99.9%. Additionally, kidney function tests will be conducted, and you&amp;rsquo;ll receive PEP medications. Furthermore, you&amp;rsquo;ll have the option to undergo a test or treatment for any possible sexually transmitted infections.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3 class=&quot;p2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #cc99ff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Questions Will the Doctor Ask During Your HIV Evaluation?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Before initiating treatment, the doctor will assess your risk of HIV exposure. They&amp;rsquo;ll ask questions about the circumstances surrounding your potential exposure, including the type of sexual or injecting activity involved and whether your partner may be HIV-positive.&amp;nbsp;&lt;strong&gt;Specific inquiries may include:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul class=&quot;ul1&quot;&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Do you know if the person has HIV? If so, do you know if they maintain an undetectable viral load?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;What type of sexual activity occurred (e.g., anal, vaginal, or oral sex)?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Did you penetrate or were you penetrated during the encounter?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Did either of you ejaculate inside the other?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li class=&quot;li2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Are there any other concerns you would like to discuss?&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p5&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;These questions help determine the most appropriate course of action for your health. &lt;strong&gt;It&amp;rsquo;s crucial to be honest and accurate in providing this information, as PULSE Clinic is here to help you, not to judge you.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The information you provide will help us evaluate the seriousness of your situation. It&amp;rsquo;s important to note that the risk of contracting HIV through oral sex is extremely low. Therefore, PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) is generally not recommended after potential exposure to HIV via oral sex. The only exception is if receptive oral sex was performed by a partner known to be HIV-positive, especially if the receptive partner has cuts or lesions, such as ulcers, in their mouth.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p2&quot;&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;At PULSE CLINIC (in every branch throughout Asia), we&amp;rsquo;ve encountered this scenario over 4,000 times before. You&amp;rsquo;re not the first and you won&amp;rsquo;t be the last. The doctor won&amp;rsquo;t judge; they&amp;rsquo;ll be very helpful and make you feel at ease.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p class=&quot;p5&quot;&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;I Have Completed My 28-Day Course of PEP. What&amp;rsquo;s Next?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Once you&#39;ve finished your PEP course, schedule a follow-up appointment with your healthcare provider to get tested for HIV. Your doctor will evaluate your risk factors and may recommend starting PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) for ongoing protection. It&amp;rsquo;s also advisable to get tested again three months after completing PEP to confirm your status.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;What Are the Side Effects of HIV PEP?&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;With the new PEP (Post-Exposure Prophylaxis) medications we use, side effects are very rare&amp;mdash;fewer than 1 in 100 patients experience any adverse effects.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Common Side Effects&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;While side effects occur in less than 1% of patients, some of the most commonly reported include:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Nausea&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Diarrhea&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Fatigue&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Less Common Side Effects&amp;nbsp;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Rash and fever are uncommon side effects, occurring in less than 0.1% of cases.&amp;nbsp;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;text-decoration: underline;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;a href=&quot;https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/24007390/&quot;&gt;A study from Australia&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt; found that patients taking raltegravir and emtricitabine/tenofovir disoproxil as PEP reported the following side effects:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Fatigue (37%)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Diarrhea (25%)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Nausea (24%)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Flatulence (24%)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Abdominal cramps (21%)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Bloating (16%)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Headache (15%)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Vivid dreams (15%)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Depression (10%)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Increased thirst (10%)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;It&#39;s important to note that the PEP drugs used today are less likely to cause side effects compared to those used in the past. Patients generally find them more tolerable, making it easier to complete the 28-day treatment course.&quot;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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