April 25, 2006

HIV Blocking Gel May Be Available by 2010

A safe and effective gel allowing women to protect themselves from HIV may be available by 2010 if current trials involving thousands of women are successful, researchers said Sunday. Gita Ramjee, director of the HIV prevention research unit at South Africa’s Medical Research Council, said microbe-killing vaginal gels offer huge potential for stemming the epidemic, especially in societies where men are reluctant to use a condom. (Advocate.com)

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