post-exposure prophylaxis
noun1
Medicine, Sciences A form of prevention, usually medication, taken after exposure (or probable exposure) to a pathogen, preventing development of disease after such exposure; especially, as against HIV.
- Rape victims should be informed of the option of post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV, in addition to emergency contraception.
- Post-exposure prophylaxis may be discontinued if the animal involved is a dog or cat that remains healthy..., WHO expert consultation on rabies: first report
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- Vaccine should be used in all circumstances for postexposure prophylaxis except in infants less than 1 year of age., Viral Hepatitis in Children: Unique Features and Opportunities
- Hypernyms
- prevention, preventive, prophylaxis
- Coordinate terms
- pre-exposure prophylaxis, vaccination