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Novel Antiviral Agent Shows Safety, Activity Against HIV-1
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A human IgG4 monoclonal antibody that binds to the CC chemokine receptor 5 (CCR5) is well-tolerated and shows "meaningful antiviral activity" against CCR5-tropic HIV-1, according to the results of a phase II trial. Reuters Health Information
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Vaginal Lactobacillus Protects Against HIV
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Lactobacillus, a key regulator of the vaginal ecosystem, also significantly reduces HIV-1 load in the vaginal tract, either directly or by suppression of pathogenic bacteria, investigators reported at the 15th Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections here this week. Reuters Health Information
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Infant Mortality Peak at 2-3 Months Related to HIV/AIDS in South Africa
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Researchers in Cape Town, South Africa, "interpret the peak in mortality at two-three months as an indicator for pediatric AIDS in a South African population with high HIV prevalence and where other causes of death are not sufficiently high to mask HIV effects." Reuters Health Information
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