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Guideline on the management of occupational and non-occupational exposure to the human immunodeficiency virus and recommendations for post-exposure prophylaxis: 2015 Update

Year: 2015
Type: article
Abstract: This guideline is an update of the post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) guideline published by the Southern African HIV Clinicians Society in 2008. It updates the recommendations on the use of antiretroviral medications to prevent individuals who have been exposed to a potential HIV source, via either occupational or non-occupational exposure, from becoming infected with HIV. No distinction is made between occupational or non-occupational exposure, and the guideline promotes the provision of PEP with three antiretroviral drugs if the exposure confers a significant transmission risk. The present guideline aligns with the principles of the World Health Organization PEP guidelines (2014), promoting simplification and adherence support to individuals receiving PEP.
DOI: 10.4102/sajhivmed.v16i1.399
Authors: Michelle Moorhouse, Linda G. Bekker, Vivian Black, Francesca Conradie, Beth Harley, Pauline Howell, Gary Maartens, Tari Papavarnavas, Kevin Rebe, Gillian Sorour, Francois Venter, Carole L. Wallis
Institutions: University of the Witwatersrand, University of Cape Town, City of Cape Town, Witshealth Consortium (Pty) Ltd. (South Africa), Helen Joseph Hospital, Right to Care, Anova Health Institute, President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, Department of Health, Lancet Laboratories
Language: English
Field: Medicine
Open Access status: gold
Estimated APC paid: $605
OpenAlex ID: W2177783000
FWCI: 1.298
Cites: 8
Cited by: 18
Related to: 10