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A member asked:

Can i stop taking pep during 28days if the source person is hiv rapid antibody test and hiv duo test negative?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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PeP for HIV: Yes. Probably. But, i always encourage my patients to complete the course once started.

Answered 12/3/2013

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