Re-formulation of microbicidal lubricants will help protect from HIV, study suggests
Monday, March 7, 2011 - 18:00
in Health & Medicine
Microbicides can be used to protect against HIV, and other sexually transmitted diseases, either on their own or with the added protection of a condom. New research has investigated the use of lubricants, originally designed for vaginal application, and has developed and tested new, rectal-specific, formulations.