title: Prophylaxis to combat HIV infection after sexual exposure.
abstract: This article explores the use of drugs to treat patients who have recently been exposed to HIV. Known as postsexual exposure prophylaxis, this emerging practice has been accused of creating a number of problems for HIV prevention. However, there is a case that PSEP can make a significant contribution to HIV prevention strategies.
authors.affiliation: Department of Community, Primary and Public Health Nursing, University of Sheffield.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Hayter
mesh_terms: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003075:Coitus; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents