홈 > Term: non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (NPEP)
non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (NPEP)
Short-term treatment started as soon as possible after high-risk non-occupational exposure to an infectious agent, such as HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), or hepatitis C virus (HCV). Non-occupational exposure refers to exposure to an infectious agent that occurs outside of one’s work. The purpose of non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP) is to reduce the risk of infection.
- 품사: noun
- 분야/도메인: 의료관리
- 카테고리: AIDS 예방 & 치료
- Company: National Library of Medicine
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