"Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
which enables searching at various levels of specificity.
A method of disease prevention (abbreviated PrEP) which involves the administration of drugs to at-risk persons who have not been exposed to the disease-causing agent.
| Descriptor ID |
D065129
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| MeSH Number(s) |
N02.421.726.758.655 N06.850.780.680.655
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| Concept/Terms |
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
- Pre Exposure Prophylaxis
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxi
- Prophylaxi, Pre-Exposure
- Prophylaxis, Pre-Exposure
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
- Pre Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
- Pre-Exposure Prophylaxi (PrEP)
- Prophylaxi, Pre-Exposure (PrEP)
- Prophylaxis, Pre-Exposure (PrEP)
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 2015 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2016 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2017 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2018 | 10 | 1 | 11 |
| 2019 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| 2020 | 14 | 3 | 17 |
| 2021 | 19 | 3 | 22 |
| 2022 | 14 | 0 | 14 |
| 2023 | 13 | 0 | 13 |
| 2024 | 12 | 1 | 13 |
| 2025 | 15 | 1 | 16 |
| 2026 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis" by people in Profiles.
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Enhancing uptake of PrEP for her via organizational research and individual actions (EUPHORIA): Protocol for a stepped-wedge cluster randomized trial. PLoS One. 2026; 21(8):e0355623.
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Indirect Treatment Comparison of the Efficacy of Long-Acting Injectable Cabotegravir Compared With Lenacapavir for HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis. Adv Ther. 2026 Aug; 43(8):3535-3551.
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The safety and tolerability of oral TDF/FTC as pre-exposure prophylaxis among men who have sex with men in China: a prospective cohort study. BMC Infect Dis. 2026 May 21; 26(1).
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Availability of Screening for Blood-Borne Viruses, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis at US Substance Use Treatment Facilities Treating Stimulant Use Disorder. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2026 May 01; 101(5):503-512.
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Co-creation and evaluation of people-centered mobile health messages to promote PrEP adherence among GBMSM in China: a feasibility study. Sex Health. 2026 Apr 09; 23(2).
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Brief Report: Long-Acting Injectable PrEP Can Substantially Reduce HIV Incidence in Los Angeles County: A Simulation Study. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2026 Mar 01; 101(3):273-278.
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Daily PrEP and event-driven PrEP adherence for men who have sex with men in China. Sex Health. 2026 02 05; 23(1).
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A cross-sectional survey to explore healthcare providers' experiences and attitudes toward HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis for women in family planning centers of Greater Paris. PLoS One. 2026; 21(1):e0337510.
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HIV Diagnosis and Preexposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Prescription Among Commercially Insured Persons With Bipolar Disorder. J Clin Psychiatry. 2025 12 08; 87(1).
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Barriers to Adolescent Pre-exposure prophylaxis and Sexual Health Care in Pediatric Versus Family Medicine Providers. AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2025 12; 39(12):515-524.