PURLs: On-demand pill protocol protects against HIV

J Fam Pract. 2016 Aug;65(8):556-8.

Abstract

Finally, there's an effective prevention strategy--other than condoms--that can be used, as needed, by patients at high risk for HIV infection.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use*
  • Drug Therapy, Combination
  • Emtricitabine / therapeutic use*
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control*
  • Homosexuality, Male
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Medication Adherence
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis*
  • Tenofovir / therapeutic use*

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents
  • Tenofovir
  • Emtricitabine