title: Preventing HIV infection: pre-exposure and postexposure prophylaxis.
abstract: Data supporting the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and nonoccupational postexposure prophylaxis (nPEP) in the prevention of HIV infection after a sexual encounter continue to grow. In this review, we describe some of the research driving the various recommendations for use of antiretrovirals in prevention. In addition, current research is described regarding the establishment of viral reservoirs that argues for rethinking the timing for nPEP treatment. We discuss the variables that impact on the choice of prevention antiretrovirals, including drug distribution, drug transporters, and potential impact of race and ethnicity on these variables.
authors: Division of Infectious Diseases, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Miami, FL, USA.
authors: Susanne
authors: S
authors: Doblecki-Lewis
authors: Michael A
authors: MA
authors: Kolber
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000494:pharmacology / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015497:HIV-1 / Q000502:physiology; D054884:Host-Pathogen Interactions; D006801:Humans; D065129:Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis; D055502:Secondary Prevention
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents
keywords: antiretroviral medication; human immunodeficiency virus; prevention