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Preclinical
Refers to the preliminary testing of investigational drugs in laboratory
animals that occurs before human testing may begin.

Preconception Counseling
A specific type of health care recommended by the American
College of Obstetrics and Gynecology for all women of childbearing
age prior to pregnancy. Its purpose is to identify risks of pregnancy
and childbirth for both mother and child, to provide education and
counseling targeted to a woman’s individual needs, and to treat or
stabilize medical conditions prior to pregnancy in order to optimize
the mother’s and infant’s health.

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
The use of antiretroviral drugs as a preventive measure to
potentially decrease the risk of HIV transmission. Similar to
providing antimalarial drugs to travelers in countries with high
rates of malaria as a preventive measure.

Prenatal
Period of time spanning conception to the beginning of labor.

P PrEP
See: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

Prescribing Information
See: Package Insert

President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR)
The U.S. government initiative to combat the global HIV/AIDS
epidemic. PEPFAR’s goal is to work with international, national,
and local leaders worldwide to support integrated HIV prevention,
treatment, and care programs. PEPFAR was originally signed
into law in May 2003 and reauthorized in August 2008.
http://www.pepfar.gov/

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