Africa - Voice of America: US Approves First Drug to Reduce Risk of HIV Infection

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US Approves First Drug to Reduce Risk of HIV Infection Jul 16th 2012, 18:26 U.S. officials have approved what they say is the first drug on the market that reduces the risk of HIV infection in those who are free of the virus that causes AIDS. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration Monday said the drug Truvada now can be used daily in combination with safer sex practices to reduce the risk of sexually acquired HIV infection in adults at high risk. In a written statement, FDA Commissioner Margaret Hamburg said the agency's approval marks an important milestone in ... Media files: B3C156E0-F1E3-4F99-A05A-8BCD5F121F78_cx0_cy51_cw0_w800_r1.jpg (image/jpeg, 0 MB)

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