HIV/AIDS Co-Infection Vaccines
Scientists at University of Cape Town, Institute of Infectious Disease release new data on HIV/AIDS co-infection vaccines
Published in Vaccine Weekly, July 9th, 2008
Data detailed in 'Adolescent and adult participation in an HIV vaccine trial preparedness cohort in South Africa' have been presented. According to recent research from Cape Town, South Africa, "The importance of involving adolescents in HIV prevention trials has been recognized, but there have been few experiences reported from sub-Saharan Africa. We analyzed adult and adolescent data from a cohort study conducted to assess the feasibility of involving adolescents and adults in HIV vaccine-related studies."
"Two hundred HIV-negative participants aged 16 to 40 years were enrolled, including 86 (43%) adolescents. At baseline, sexual risk behavior and willingness to...
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Source: Vaccine Weekly (2008-07-09)
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