PrEP in the Netherlands:The introduction of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) involves the use of antiretroviral agents, namely those commonly used in the treatment of HIV, to prevent HIV infection. HIV-negative persons engaging in behaviours that place them at high risk for HIV infection can substantially decrease this risk through the use of PrEP. In the Netherlands, both men who have sex with men and transgender persons with additional risk factors for HIV infection, such as having anal sex without the use of a condom with casual partners, are key groups that could benefit from PrEP. Previous research has shown that PrEP prevents HIV e... Mehr ...