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What is the best diet or nutrition while taking Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) after potential HIV exposure?

There is generally no diet restrictions while taking PEP. However, PEP medicines may interact with other medicines that a person is also taking (called drug-drug interactions). Hence it is important to let your doctor know if you are also taking other medications.

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Have there been cases where people have contracted HIV after taking HIV tests in clinics despite the safety measures?

I am personally not aware of any such cases in Singapore. HIV testing is done by a blood test or oral swabs. New sterile single use needles and swabs are used for the blood test and oral swabs so there is no risk of catching of HIV by doing the screening test.

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