post-exposure prophylaxis

post-exposure prophylaxis (countable and uncountable, plural post-exposure prophylaxes)

1. (medicine) protective medical treatment after exposure to a probable source of infection, especially HIV.

   Rape victims should be informed of the option of post-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV, in addition to emergency contraception.

   Post-exposure prophylaxis may be discontinued if the animal involved is a dog or cat that remains healthy..., WHO expert consultation on rabies: first report

   Vaccine should be used in all circumstances for postexposure prophylaxis except in infants less than 1 year of age., Viral Hepatitis in Children: Unique Features and Opportunities

• PEP
• pre-exposure prophylaxis