Sexual Assault: A Report on Human Immunodeficiency Virus Postexposure Prophylaxis

Table 1

Key elements to consider prior to HIV postexposure prophylaxis.

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(i) Probability that the assailant(s) is HIV infected

(ii) Treatment initiated within 24 not to exceed 72 hours after exposure

(iii) Victim ability to comply with drugs as prescribed

(iv) Risk of HIV transmission by a particular exposure

(v) Condom use during exposure reduces exposure risk

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Adapted from the CDC MMWR 2005 [1].