Post-exposure prophylaxis

GPTKB entity

Statements (26)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf gptkb:medicine
gptkbp:abbreviation gptkb:EP
gptkbp:administered_after Potential exposure to pathogen
gptkbp:duration_of_HIV_PEP 28 days
gptkbp:guidelines_provided_by gptkb:Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention
gptkb:World_Health_Organization
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Post-exposure prophylaxis
gptkbp:includes Vaccines
Immunoglobulins
Antiretroviral drugs
gptkbp:most_effective_when_started_within 72 hours of exposure
gptkbp:not_a_substitute_for Pre-exposure prophylaxis
gptkbp:recommended_for Healthcare workers after needlestick injury
People exposed to rabid animals
Sexual assault victims
gptkbp:requires Medical evaluation
gptkbp:side_effects_may_include gptkb:Nausea
Fatigue
Headache
gptkbp:usedFor HIV prevention
Hepatitis B prevention
Preventing infection after exposure
Rabies prevention
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:EP
gptkb:Tetanus_Shots
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5