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HIV-Related Mortality Near Normal in First 5 Years on HAART
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HIV-Related Mortality Near Normal in First 5 Years on HAART |
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http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/576942?src=rss |
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In countries with good patient access to highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART), persons infected with HIV currently experience mortality rates similar to that of the general population in the first 5 years after seroconversion, members of the CASCADE (Concerted Action on Seroconversion to AIDS and Death in Europe) collaboration report. Reuters Health Information |
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Articles > HIV/AIDS |
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Jul 2, 2008 |
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