Abstract

The use of postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) after occupational HIV exposure reduces the risk for HIV acquisition by >80%. PEP failure, when it occurs, is usually attributed to delayed initiation, transmitted drug resistance, or suboptimal medication adherence. What could be the explanation in situations when none of these factors appears to be the main cause of failure? To answer this question, researchers examined the case of a healthcare worker …

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