For HIV prevention unprotected sex should be avoided. Needles should not be shared with HIV persons. In cases of blood transfusion, proper screening of HIV is a must. Pre-exposure prophylaxis and post-exposure prophylaxis are available on the market.
Post-exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
PEP is a treatment given to stop the HIV virus from multiplying after someone has been exposed to it by using special medicines called ART.
HIV Testing and Its Prevention
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) testing signifies whether a person got infected with HIV. A person between 13 to 64 years of age must include an HIV test as a routine exam.
