There are medical interventions that significantly reduce the risk of HIV infection for those who are at high risk of developing it. Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, is the term used. PrEP is an antiviral drug that helps HIV-negative persons maintain their HIV-free status even if they have sexual contact without wearing a condom with an HIV-positive or unknown partner.



In this instance, having one or more sexual partners who are HIV + is considered to be "high risk." As well as any… Continue