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Accidental needle stick hiv pep (post-exposure prophylaxis)?

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Yes: There are protocols for post-exposure prophylaxis. In fact truvada (emtricitabine and tenofovir) was just approved as a preventive prophylactic medication for those engaging in risky behavior.

Answered 7/5/2012

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