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Microbicide could be highly cost-effective in South African context

Forecasters agree PrEP/microbicides could cut HIV infections in South Africa

First pills-versus-gel trial finds US women prefer oral PrEP

(Image: Microbicide Trials Network, University of Pittsburgh and Magee-Womens Research Institute)

Vaginal microbicides may not be safe for rectal use: gels being reformulated

Researcher Peter Anton MD, University of California, Los Angeles

One dose of raltegravir gel three hours after sex might prevent HIV infection

Study finds most lubricants damage rectal cells and some increase HIV activity

Population Council’s new microbicides protect against HIV for 24 hours in monkeys

FDA will give fast-track to tenofovir gel approval

Microbicides – where next?

Director of the US National Institute of Allergies and Infectious Diseases, Anthony Fauci. ©IAS/Steve Forrest/Workers' Photos