Post-Exposure Prophylaxis

The prevention of infection or disease following exposure to a pathogen.

Year introduced: 2010

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Tree Number(s): N02.421.726.755

MeSH Unique ID: D056990

Entry Terms:

• Post Exposure Prophylaxis
• Prophylaxis, Post-Exposure
• Post-Exposure Prevention
• Post Exposure Prevention
• Prevention, Post-Exposure

Previous Indexing:

• specific disease/prevention and control (1972-2009)

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Health Care Category
Health Care Facilities, Manpower, and Services
Health Services
Preventive Health Services
Post-Exposure Prophylaxis