Source: Mail and Guardian Online
“New research has concluded that the vaginal microbicide gel, PRO 2000, does not prevent HIV infection in women, a study released on Monday said.
“The researchers agree that while the results mean the end of the road for PRO 2000 — and the entire ‘second generation’ of microbicide formulations — they are upbeat about next-generation microbicides, which are already in trials,” a statement said.
The trial involved 9 385 women in East and Southern Africa, and though the gel was safe, it did not prevent infection.”
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