There are a number of
effective tools available to help prevent HIV infection.
effective tools available to help prevent HIV infection.
These include
- condom
use - male
circumcision - PrEP
(pre-exposure prophylaxis – the use of antiretroviral (ARV) medication in
HIV-negative people at high risk for HIV) and - PEP (post-exposure
prophylaxis – which involves taking ARV medication as soon as possible after
exposure to HIV).
For people who inject
drugs, syringe exchange programs and substance abuse treatment are important
elements of HIV prevention.
Furthermore, the
appropriate use of ARV medications by people who are HIV positive can lower
viral load and reduce HIV transmission to their HIV negative partners by 96
percent!
appropriate use of ARV medications by people who are HIV positive can lower
viral load and reduce HIV transmission to their HIV negative partners by 96
percent!