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Peptide Fibrils in Semen Promote HIV Transmission
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Amyloid fibrils formed by peptides present in semen capture HIV virions and promote the fusion of HIV with target cells, enhancing viral infectivity by several orders of magnitude, scientists report in the December 14th issue of Cell. Reuters Health Information
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Integrase Inhibitor Raises Questions About HIV Kinetics
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Raltegravir, a novel integrase inhibitor, enhances both phases of HIV decay, researchers report. This "challenges the current understanding of HIV-1 turnover and compartmentalization," they note in the November 12th issue of AIDS. Reuters Health Information
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HIV-Related Mortality Near Normal in First 5 Years on HAART
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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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HIV Patients Still at High Risk of Cancer
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Although there has been a reduction in the incidence of some AIDS-defining cancers in people with HIV infection, there has been an increase in certain other cancers, researchers report in the July 1st issue of the International Journal of Cancer. Reuters Health Information
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Untreated HIV Infection a Risk Factor for Arteriosclerosis
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Aortic stiffness is increased in treatment-naive HIV-infected patients free from overt cardiovascular disease and without major atherosclerotic risk factors, according to an Italian study published in the August issue of Hypertension. Reuters Health Information
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