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Two worlds, two hopes. Clearinghouse, AIDS Newsletter Database, P.O. Box 6003, Rockville, MD 20849-6003. 800-458-5231 ext. 5714.

AIDS Clin Care. 1996 Sep;8(9):71-2. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AIDS/96701854
Zuger A

Abstract: The International Conference on AIDS, held in Vancouver in July 1996, showed two distinct themes. One was optimism, and researchers were cheered by the advent of viral load testing, the development of other antiretroviral drugs, and new schemes to slow the progression of the disease. However, at the same time that there is so much hopeful news, AIDS is continuing to spread. In Africa, Asia, and India, more than 90 percent of the world's infections can only be treated with a fraction of the budget. Even simple antibiotics are not available, and the use of expensive medications like protease inhibitors is not even considered. The economics of this virus are becoming more difficult to resolve.

Keywords: *Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/DRUG THERAPY/EPIDEMIOLOGY/ PREVENTION & CONTROL Adult Africa/EPIDEMIOLOGY Asia/EPIDEMIOLOGY Child Human NEWSLETTER ARTICLE
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