This is known as "HIV Post-Exposure Prophylaxis". This is administered shortly after potential exposure within a stipulated time frame (ideally within 72 hrs), mostly administered for a month with standard Anti-HIV medications.
If done correctly, it has the possibility of limiting the replication of the HIV virus in the body, and may even purge it from the system. (Theoretically speaking.)
However, PEP is only administered in "suspected" scenarios mostly pertaining in the healthcare setting; suspected because not sufficient time have elapse since potential exposure (needle prick) for positive results in HIV tests.
So effectiveness has not yet been ascertained (who can be sure that the person "cured" through PEP has in fact been pricked by a HIV+ needle in the first place?)
That may explain why it's not common in Singapore.
Most Cheongsters are not healthcare personnel!
Dear Samfan,
Nice try here - thanks for the info. However, as you already mentioned, cheongster are not healthcare personnel, the accessibility of drugs for that to happen will be very remote.
We still suggest that no matter whatever the outcome of your cheong, all samster should protect yourself. Afterall, even if the rain coat did burst for the thread starter, he may not afterall be infected.
Cheong safer...use your condoms and use them correctly. For advices on condom usage, you can consult us
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