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Questions and Answers: Microbicides Against HIV

Table of Contents What Are Microbicides? How Would Microbicides Work? Are Microbicides Currently Available? What Is Happening in Microbicide Research? Would Microbicides Eliminate the Need for Condoms? Would Microbicides Protect Against All STDs? What if a Woman Wants to Get Pregnant? Would Microbicides Be Safe? How Would Microbicides Benefit Men? How Would Microbicides Benefit Women With HIV? Why Do We Need Microbicides...

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Is this agent effective against hiv-2?

Potent HIV protease inhibitors containing a novel (hydroxyethyl)amide isostere.Beaulieu PL, Wernic D, Abraham A, Anderson PC, Bogri T, Bousquet Y, Croteau G, Guse I, Lamarre D, Liard F, Paris W, Thibeault D, Pav S, Tong L.Bio-Mega Research Division,...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Many of the current HIV-1 protease inhibitors have activity against HIV-2. I would suspect that this compound, does as well-- but it is a very long way from an X-ray structure to having a safe, effective and well tolerated drug. BY... Read more »

HIV positive and wanting a biological baby

If a woman is HIV positive, but for other medical reasons cannot become pregnant herself, can her egg be implanted in a surrogate without transmitting the disease?...

Response from Benjamin Young, M.D., Ph.D.

Rocky Mountain CARES

Thanks for your interesting question.To my limited knowledge, I'm not aware of any cases of such in vitro fertilization from a HIV positive egg donor.Any readers hear otherwise? BY... Read more »

HIV: Biological Weapon by Uncle Sam?

Hi Dr. Frascino, I just want to say that you are a godsend, and in my opinion, the model human being we all should be. You helped me a great deal in my time of need, and you put my mind at ease when I was sure I was infected. I thank you from the...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,Alex Jones is a rightwing wingnut conspiracy theorist who enjoys sensationalism. His stories, including the one you mention, lack not only credible evidence but also common sense. No, this was not in the archives previously as this site does... Read more »

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What precautions do medical professionals take to protect themselves from the AIDS virus?...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,We use "universal precautions" to protect ourselves form bloodborne diseases, such as HIV and hepatitis. These precautions protect in both directions infected patient to health care worker and vice versa. You can read about... Read more »

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Biology Lab On HIV.Gues who was infected?

Posted by stupidgirl, 2 Replies

First day back to college. My first lab for my biology class was today. Take a sick guess what it was on........The spread of HIV. Now take another guess who just happened to get the anonymously infect cup.....That's right I had the cup or the guy i... Read more »

Researchers identify promising agents for HIV cure

Posted by optimistic2009

Researchers from the University of North Carolina and Merck are identifying promising new leads in the search for agents that may be able to purge HIV from resting CD4 cells, a key requirement for any prospect of a cure for HIV infection.

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Questionaire on AIDS and Treatment For HS Biology

Posted by thom26

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My name is Thomas Nesbitt and I am doing an extensive research project for a senior biology class on HIV/AIDS. I am looking for people preferably with AIDS, but if you just have HIV currently, it is perfectly fine. Any response helps. Please... Read more »

HIV controversy

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

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Recently there have been anonymous postings here on The Body as well as other web sites - these posts are telling us that the AIDS/HIV relationship is a myth and that the meds are the real culprit, killing us while we're being told it is the... Read more »

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