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Australian guidance on non-occupational use of PEP for HIV
Published as an issue of the ANCAHRD bulletin in pdf format, these guidelines were developed through an observational clinical study. A link is also provided to Australian guidance on occupational use of PEP for HIV.
Frequently Asked Questions
The US Centers for Disease Control (CDC)s summary for health care workers exposed to HIV through injuries at work.
HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis: Guidance from the UK Chief Medical Officers' Expert Advisory Group on AIDS
A 34-page report in pdf format, this guidance was updated in July 2000 and covers both occupational and non-occupational exposure.
Non-occupational Exposure - CDC Factsheet
The guidance currently being offered to US physicians by public health officials is available at this location in pdf format.
Non-occupational HIV Exposures
A review from the New England Journal of Medicine looking at the arguments for offering PEP for non-occupational exposure.
Occupational Post-exposure Prophylaxis
A comprehensive review of the scientific literature and clinical experience of PEP published by the Journal of the American Medical Association in 1999.
Post-exposure Management
Library of factsheets from the US Centers for Disease Control with guidance on managing occupational exposure to HIV and post-exposure prophylaxis.
San Francisco Hospital PEP Factsheets
Information and guidance on post-exposure prophylaxis informed by the San Francisco study into PEP after sexual or drug-related risk.

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