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Polyneuritis
Inflammation of several nerves at the same time.

Polypeptide
A long chain of amino acids that are chemically linked to one
another. Shorter chains of amino acids are referred to as peptides.
See Also: Amino Acid
Peptide

Polyvalent Vaccine
A vaccine that combines multiple antigens. This type of vaccine may
produce a stronger immune response or may provide protection
from multiple strains of an infectious organism.
See Also: Antigen
Vaccine

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)
Administration of anti-HIV drugs within 72 hours of a high-risk
exposure, including unprotected sex, needle sharing, or occupational
needle stick injury, to help prevent development of HIV infection.
See Also: Prophylaxis
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
P
Postnatal
The time period following birth (refers to the newborn).
See Also: Postpartum
Prenatal

Postpartum
The time period after childbirth (refers to the mother).
See Also: Postnatal
Antepartum

PPD
See: Purified Protein Derivative

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