Inactivation of HIV-1 in breast milk by treatment with the alkyl sulfate microbicide sodium dodecyl sulfate (SDS)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Reducing transmission of HIV-1 through breast milk is needed to help decrease the burden of pediatric HIV/AIDS in society. We have previously reported that alkyl sulfates (i.e., sodium dodecyl sulfate, SDS) are microbicidal against H...

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Main Authors: Berlin Cheston M, Neely Elizabeth B, Wigdahl Brian, Urdaneta Sandra, Schengrund Cara-Lynne, Lin Hung-Mo, Howett Mary K
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2005-04-01
Series:Retrovirology
Online Access:http://www.retrovirology.com/content/2/1/28