In this video, Dr Sii will discuss HIV Post Exposure Prophylaxis <br />(PEP). PEP are medicines given to a person after a high risk HIV exposure to minimize the risk of him/her getting infected with HIV. <br /> <br />Common high risk HIV exposure scenarios include having unprotected sex with a casual partner or sex worker, or condom breaks or slips. <br /> <br />PEP has to be started within 72 hours after the exposure. It is up to 99% effective in preventing a HIV infection. <br /> <br />Most people tolerate the treatment very well although some develop side effects like nausea, diarrhea and lethargy. <br /> <br />Remember, PEP is only effective within 72 hours after a person has been exposed to HIV. <br /> <br />Speak to our doctors if you suspect that you have had any high risk exposure to HIV. <br /> <br />Find out more about HIV related health information <br />http://bit.ly/HIV-Health-Articles <br /> <br />More about HIV PEP <br />http://bit.ly/HIV-PEP
