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I had unprotected sex with a female last night. Is there something I can take within X amount of hours of exposure to prevent HIV infection?
There is something called Post Exposure Prophylaxis that can reduce the likelihood of transmission but it is not generally open to the public. It's usually given to rape victims, healthcare workers who are stuck with syringes etc. The general public is expected to use condoms and other means to prevent HIV transmission.
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Kristen Brannock, MPH
Expertise
I can answer questions concerning HIV infection and AIDS. This includes ways it can and cannot be transmitted, how it is treated, how it affects the body and methods to protect yourself. I can also answer questions concerning safer sex and contraception.
Experience
I trained with the Red Cross to become an HIV/AIDS counselor and was a member of CARES- Carolina AIDS Resource Education Service in college.
I have an MPH in Health Behavior and Health Education and conduct research in the field of HIV prevention. I also take continuing education courses in HIV/STI prevention periodically.
Education/Credentials
Master of Public Health
Health Behavior and Health Education
UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health
(formerly UNC-CH School of Public Health)
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