HIV/AIDS Prevention

U.S. CDC recommends prophylaxis in all cases of accidental exposure to HIV

Published in Medical Letter on the CDC and FDA, February 13th, 2005

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has announced new federal guidelines for the use of antiretroviral drugs to prevent HIV infection after exposure to HIV through sexual intercourse, sexual assault, injection drug use or accidents.

"Using antiretroviral drugs after exposure is an important safety net to prevent HIV infection in certain cases," said Ronald O. Valdiserri, MD, MPH, deputy director of CDC's National Center for HIV, STD and TB Prevention. "But the drugs are not a substitute for abstinence, mutual monogamy or consistent and correct condom use, and should not be viewed as a quick fix."

The new guidelines recommend use...

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