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“Truvada” First Approved Drug To Prevent HIV Transmission

The Food and Drug Administration has approved “Truvada” as the first drug to be used to prevent of the transmission of HIV. Truvada has been used since 2004 as a treatment for people already infected with HIV. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was … Continue reading

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New Studies Show HIV Drugs Help Prevent The Spread In Heterosexuals

Two new studies show antiretroviral drugs helped prevent the spread of HIV in heterosexuals. In one study performed in Botswana the drug Truvada was given to high risk individuals and reduced the risk of contracting HIV by 63 percent. In the … Continue reading

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