Courtney, a young professional, is sexually assaulted by her colleagues during an office party, and she is scared that she will get an HIV infection. She consults a doctor immediately, and the doctor advises her to take antiretroviral therapy. She takes the medication within 72 hours of the sexual assault and continues it for the next 28 days. In the context of prevention and treatment of HIV, which of the following options is prescribed to Courtney in this scenario?
A. post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP)
B. pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
C. autologous immune enhancement therapy
D. consolidation therapy
Answer: A
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