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Treat Rev. 1997 Apr;(No 24):7. Unique Identifier : AIDSLINE AIDS/97702575

Abstract: A trial has been started to study granulocyte-macrophage colony-stimulating factor (GM-CSF) in people with AIDS. This drug may help people to produce additional infection-fighting white blood cells. Participants need to be on approved HIV drugs. The test will involve shots injected under the skin three times a week; half the participants will receive GM-CSF and the other half, placebo.

Keywords: AIDS-Related Opportunistic Infections Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome/*DRUG THERAPY CD4 Lymphocyte Count *Clinical Trials Granulocyte Colony-Stimulating Factor/*THERAPEUTIC USE Human Patient Selection United States NEWSLETTER ARTICLE
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