(Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) is an HIV prevention strategy, which consists of the daily and scheduled intake of a pill (Emtricitabine/Tenofovir) that generates protection in the person’s body to reduce the chances of acquiring HIV in case of being exposed to the virus.
Post Exposure Prophylaxis is a strategy to prevent infection in those people who have had some risky practice, whether it is an unprotected sexual relationship, sexual violence or occupational risk (for health personnel) and consists of taking antiretroviral treatment (Emtricitabine/Tenofovir/Efavirenz) for thirty days and must be started within 72 hours of the risky practice.
Doxycycline prophylaxis (preventive treatment) known as DoxyPEP refers to taking the antibiotic doxycycline after sex to prevent the spread of a sexually transmitted infection (STI).
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI) are infections that pass from one person to another during sexual intercourse (vaginal, anal or oral) and can cause diseases. At Vallarta Gay+ CC we do the tests to detect the infection and if necessary we administer the necessary treatment to treat the infection.