Update on microbicide research and development-seeking new HIV prevention tools for women
<p>Abstract</p> <p>Women and girls are especially vulnerable to HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa, and in some of those countries, prevalence among young women can be up to 3 times higher than among men of the same age. Effective HIV prevention options for women are clearly neede...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-01-01
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| Series: | European Journal of Medical Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.eurjmedres.com/content/16/1/1 |
| Summary: | <p>Abstract</p> <p>Women and girls are especially vulnerable to HIV infection in sub-Saharan Africa, and in some of those countries, prevalence among young women can be up to 3 times higher than among men of the same age. Effective HIV prevention options for women are clearly needed in this setting. Several ARV-based vaginal microbicides are currently in development for prevention of HIV transmission to women and are discussed here. The concept of pre-exposure prophylaxis for the prevention of HIV transmission to women is introduced.</p> |
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| ISSN: | 2047-783X |