Advocates applaud launch of MTN-017, world's first phase II rectal microbicide study

... While many embraced the notion of creating vaginal products women could control, the majority of the HIV/AIDS community- scientists and advocates alike- dismissed the possibility of developing rectal microbicides for use during anal intercourse as ...

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