pre-exposure prophylaxis
A form of prevention, usually medication, that is taken before exposure to a pathogen,…A form of prevention, usually medication, that is taken before exposure to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure.
Meaning
2 senses(uncountable)A form of prevention, usually medication, that is taken before exposure to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure.
A form of prevention, usually medication, that is taken before exposure to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure.
(especially, uncountable)A preventative medical regimen of HIV medicines used to protect against HIV seroconversion after an exposure.
Some doctors will prescribe pre-exposure prophylaxis to sexually active people to prevent them from getting HIV/AIDS.
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