Transcript: Scientists Debate HIV Prevention Products

STEVE INSKEEP
NPR Morning Edition
03-10-2009
Scientists Debate HIV Prevention Products

Host: STEVE INSKEEP
Time 11:00-12:00 PM


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We're getting an update now on a struggle to protect women in developing countries against sexually transmitted HIV. Men often will not agree to use condoms, so scientists are trying to develop pills and vaginal gels that women can use to block the virus. Hundreds of millions of dollars have been spent on this research, but it's still not clear how well the products work. NPR's Brenda Wilson reports.

BRENDA WILSON: To understand why so much is invested in finding a product that women in developing countries can use independently, Dr. ...

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