Lack of effectiveness of cellulose sulfate gel for the prevention of vaginal HIV transmission

Authors :: Damme, Lut Van
Govinden, Roshini
Mirembe, Florence M.
Guedou, Fernand
Solornon, Suniti
Becker, Marissa L.
Pradeep, B.S.
Krishnan, A.K.
Alary, Michel
Pande, Bina
Ramjee, Gita
Deese, Jennifer
Crucitti, Tania
Taylor, Doug
Source :: The New England Journal of Medicine. July 31, 2008, Vol. 359 Issue 5, p463, 472 p.
Publication Year :: 2008
Abstract: The study attempts to evaluate the efficacy of cellulose sulfate gel in the prevention of vaginal HIV transmission among women. The results indicate that cellulose sulfate gel did not prevent HIV transmission and may have even increased the risk of getting HIV.

Subjects :: HIV (Viruses) -- Risk factors
HIV (Viruses) -- Development and progression
HIV (Viruses) -- Control
Sulfates -- Usage
Sulfates -- Evaluation

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