Treating Hiv May Also Prevent Its Spread

Treating HIV may also prevent its spread

Provocative new research shows that treating people with the AIDS virus can provide a powerful bonus: It cuts the risk that they will infect others. HIV - Health - AIDS - Conditions and Diseases - Sexually transmitted disease

Senh: Um... With all due respect to the researchers - duh!

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