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PEP during and after
I am a heterosexual male, had unprotected vaginal intercourse with an African woman (in Africa) that is confirmed to be HIV positive. All indicates she had a high viral load, due the conditions of her face skin(several warp looking / bubbles).
It was a one time event, I am circumcised and started the PEP (Zidovudine/Lamivudine + Ritonavir/Lopinavir) 9 hours after exposure.
Two questions : 1 - would PEP be effective even if the source has a high viral load?
2 - After the 28 days, can I drink alcohol?
Thank you very much in advance, I am quite distressed about it.
It was a one time event, I am circumcised and started the PEP (Zidovudine/Lamivudine + Ritonavir/Lopinavir) 9 hours after exposure.
Two questions : 1 - would PEP be effective even if the source has a high viral load?
2 - After the 28 days, can I drink alcohol?
Thank you very much in advance, I am quite distressed about it.
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