Antiretroviral prophylaxis refers to the use of antiretroviral (ARV) medications to prevent the transmission of HIV. This can be broadly categorized into two types: Pre-exposure Prophylaxis ([PrEP]()) and Post-exposure Prophylaxis ([PEP]()). PrEP involves taking ARV drugs before potential exposure to HIV, while PEP involves taking ARV drugs after a potential exposure to the virus.
