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Well, it's worse if you don't realize you got it.

I'd rather be infected with rabies, and receive a vaccine/cure immediately, than be infected with HIV, which I'd need to deal with chronically for the rest of my life.

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if you're exposed to HIV and take post-exposure prophylaxis quickly enough, you can avoid lifelong infection. the trick is realizing you need it, which is why PrEP (pre-exposure) can be a good idea if you're at risk.

HIV PEP is only about 80% effective, which is good but still a 1 in 5 chance of getting it.

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