Question
How effective is PEP?
I have noted there is no clear guide line on the following two questions:
i) How effective are PEPs?
ii) What is the testing period after a 4 week course of nPEP?
Most of the info I find is quite old.
17 October 2011 • Related: All topics, PEP/PEPSE Post Exposure Prophylaxis
Answer
There is not good data on effectiveness of PEP. This is because is it not ethical to study PEP in a study which randomises people who either getting or not getting PEP.
It is assumed to reduce the risk for some people, especially if started early.
Your PEP testing questions are answered here:
http://i-base.info/qa/4823
Answer: Simon Collins