Vaginal Microbicides May Prevent More Infections In Men Than Wom...

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Wed, 07/09/2008 - 12:15

Vaginal microbicides currently in clinical trials may be the only weapon that will protect women against infection from HIV.

Yet, under likely circumstances, these microbicides may be of more benefit to men than women, according to a new UCLA AIDS Institute study.

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