pre-exposure
- a variation of preexposure.
Example Sentences
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Merck currently has four HIV drug development programs including a once-daily oral treatment, two once-weekly oral treatments, and a once-monthly oral pre-exposure prophylaxis that’s meant to prevent HIV infection.
From Barron's ● Feb. 25, 2026
The study found use of PrEP, also known as pre-exposure prophylaxis. reduced the chances of getting HIV by 86%.
From BBC ● Nov. 29, 2023
The rate of infection since the introduction of pre-exposure prophylaxis has declined in almost every demographic, he said.
From Salon ● Sep. 8, 2022
Advocates are also pushing for advancements in preventive measures like pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP — a daily pill to stave off infection — and trying to eradicate H.I.V. stigma.
From New York Times ● Dec. 2, 2021
The latter reference is to pre-exposure prophylaxis or “PrEP” drugs, which prevent HIV.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 21, 2021
