Study lowering HIV risk launched in SA
An episode of the African Dialogue podcast, hosted by Channel Africa, titled "Study lowering HIV risk launched in SA" was published on May 27, 2021 and runs 38 minutes.
May 27, 2021 ·38m · African Dialogue
Episode Description
The treatment, called Lactin-V, is derived from a strain of bacteria known as Lactobacillus that is naturally abundant in women who have low levels of vaginal inflammation that is associated with decreased HIV risk.
Prior studies in South Africa have shown that women who have a deficiency of Lactobacillus have higher levels of vaginal inflammation and up to three-to-four-fold higher risk of HIV infection.
To assist us on this we are joined by Professor Thumbi Ndungu, Director: HIV Pathogenesis Programme at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal and Patient No 1 (Anonymous)…
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