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occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (OPEP)
Short-term treatment started as soon as possible after high-risk occupational exposure to an infectious agent, such as HIV, hepatitis B virus (HBV), or hepatitis C virus (HCV). The purpose of occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (oPEP) is to reduce the risk of infection. An example of a high-risk occupational exposure is exposure to an infectious agent as the result of a needlestick injury.
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- Industri / Domain: Perawatan kesehatan
- Kategori: Pencegahan & pengobatan AIDS
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