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A member asked:

There is some usefulness in doing the hiv pep more than 28 days?

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Dr. Hunter Handsfield answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

No need. That won't make PEP any more effective.

Dr Kuitems agreed

Answered 4/24/2023

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