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Will different HIV microbicides be necessary for vaginal and rectal use?

April 26, 2017different microbicides necessary Rectal vaginal

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Will different HIV microbicides be necessary for vaginal and rectal use?

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Probably. Different microbicides will be needed for the vagina and for the rectum because of differences in their physical structure and properties. An effective rectal microbicide must take into account that HIV is more easily transmitted during anal rather than vaginal sex. Return to top.

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Most likely, different microbicides will be needed for the vagina and for the rectum because of differences in their physical structure and properties. An effective rectal microbicide must take into account that HIV is more easily transmitted during anal rather than vaginal sex.