title: UK guideline for the use of post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV following sexual exposure (2011).
abstract: We present the updated British Association for Sexual Health and HIV (BASHH) guidelines for post-exposure prophylaxis (PEPSE) to HIV. This document includes a review of the current data to support the use of PEPSE, considers how to calculate the risks of infection after a potential exposure, and provides recommendations on when PEPSE would and would not be considered. We review which agents to use for PEPSE including the potential for drug-drug interactions and make recommendations for monitoring individuals receiving PEPSE. Other areas included are the possible impact on sexual behaviour, cost-effectiveness and issues relating to service provision. Throughout the document, consideration is given to the place of PEPSE within the broader context of HIV prevention strategies and sexual health.
authors.affiliation: Camden Provider Services, Central and North West London NHS Foundation Trust, London. paul.benn@nhs.net
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Benn
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Fisher
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Kulasegaram
mesh_terms: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D003362:Cost-Benefit Analysis; D005260:Female; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D056990:Post-Exposure Prophylaxis; D012307:Risk Factors; D012725:Sexual Behavior; D006113:United Kingdom
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents