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Acyclovir Used to Suppress HSV-2 Does Not Affect HIV Acquisition
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Title Acyclovir Used to Suppress HSV-2 Does Not Affect HIV Acquisition
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/576374?src=rss
Description Acyclovir treatment does not reduce the incidence of HIV-1 infection in sexually active individuals who are seropositive for herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2), according to results of a multinational clinical trial reported in the June 21st issue of The Lancet. Reuters Health Information
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Date Jun 21, 2008
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