Understanding microbicide acceptability
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In July 2010, the CAPRISA 004 trial demonstrated that a vaginal microbicide gel containing the antiretroviral drug tenofovir, reduced the risk of HIV infection for women by 39%. A confirmatory trial, FACTS 001, is ongoing in South Africa. If tenofovir microbicide gel is proven to reduce the risk of HIV acquisition, it could be available as an additional HIV prevention option for women in the foreseeable future.
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