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Will the pep treatment work if started a few hours after hiv exposure?

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Likely: There is no better alternative than taking PEP. Stick to the medication and be compliant with your doctor's instructions.

Answered 1/13/2016

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49 days ago, I had intercourse with someone who had HIV + by friction (he rubbed his penis on my anus). Then I started PEP treatment. 4 gene antigen antibody negative on day 15 and 18 after PEP. can I trust ? Does pep affect the test?

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I no had a negative 4th gen HIV combo test and a RNA Qualitative test at 3 months after my last dose of PEP, 4 months post exposure. is it now conclusive? how does a RNA Qualitative test work?

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Where can I read about actual cases of HIV pep successfully preventing infection which was started after 72 hours of exposure?

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A member asked:

Thank you for the previous answer doc. While I understand that taking PEP ~70hrs post exposure is a "bit late", would it still full under the category of what would be considered effective treatment? It was 68 hours to be precise after oral?

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A member asked:

I had an uncertain exposure to HIV. I took PEP at 57 hours, and continued through the 30 days. I tested at day 18 with the Abbott 4th gen combo, 23 days with a 4th gen lab, 31 days (day 1 post pep), and then 40 days post incident - all neg. Worry?

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