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Drugs prevent HIV spread: studies
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An AIDS drug already shown to help prevent spread of the virus in gay men also works for heterosexual men and women, two studies in Africa found. Experts called it a breakthrough for the continent that has suffered most from AIDS. The prevention drug is Truvada, a pill made by Gilead Sciences Inc. that is already on pharmacy shelves to treat people with HIV. "This is really a game changer," said Dr. Jared Baeten, the University of Washington researcher who led one of the studies. (AP)
エイズ治療薬が感染も防止
7月13日に発表された2件の研究によると、エイズの治療薬が異性愛者間での感染リスクを大幅に下げられることが明らかとなった。
Shukan ST: July 29, 2011
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