Herpes Drug May Slow HIV

(HealthScout) UPDATED 2010-02-15

Scientists have found that people who are infected with both herpes simplex virus type 2 and HIV and who take the herpes med Zovirax (acyclovir) may be treating both their herpes and slowing the progression of HIV. Read full story >

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Herpes Drug May Slow HIV

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