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CAB-LA, a long-acting HIV prevention shot is currently being trailed in 3 200 women across Sub-Saharan Africa. (Yolanda Mdzeke, Bhekisisa) The two-monthly HIV prevention injection, CAB-LA, will be made in South Africa, at the Indian drug company Cipla's Benoni and Durban plants. But a start date for production hasn't yet been announced. Cipla is one of three Indian pharmaceutical companies who have been granted licences to produce cheaper, generic versions of ViiV Healthcare's branded product. CAB-LA can virtually wipe out someone's chances of contracting HIV through sex, but because it's complex to manufacture and companies would need to implement and be trained on new technology, it could take between three and five years for generic products to become available. We look at the process and break down why intellectual property agreements and technology transfer are crucial to get medicines to people who need them most. Although a sta

More than forty years after the global concern over a mystery illness that caused the outbreak of the deadly AIDS epidemic in the early 1980s, HIV infections can now be dealt with using antiretroviral treatments. A diagnosis is today no longer a death sentence. Although most people with HIV can now live long and healthy lives, there remains no permanent cure and their bodies will never be rid of the virus completely, requiring chronic treatment. However, this is not true for everyone. A rare group of patients called HIV controllers have been found to maintain a very low viral load and a functional immune system after stopping antiviral treatment. Scientists theorize that they could provide a functional cure, improving the health and mental burden of HIV patients if only they could understand how it happens. "The goal of drug-free HIV control or remission is a key goal for the field and for our patients," said Jonathan Li, associate professor of medicine at Har

Several uncomfortable symptoms of STDs are found in various other parts of the body, like your face and hair New Delhi: You can suffer from a Sexually Transmitted Disease or STD without knowing it and infect your partner during sex. According to the National Health Services, common diseases like Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Genital Warts, Herpes, Scabies, Syphilis, and the deadly Human papillomavirus have a variety of visible symptoms on your genitals like rashes, pain while peeing, unusual discharge from your vagina, bleeding, itching in your genitals, blisters, etc. However, several uncomfortable symptoms are also found in various other parts of the body, like your face. According to health experts, STDs are extremely tough to deal with, especially when they get diagnosed at a later stage. So, it is very important to know all about them. Related News Symptoms of STDs on your face A few important symptoms of STDs that may appear on your face are: Mouth sores Related News Doctors say some

"Well, my life is over," Christopher Pickering remembers thinking. It was the height of the COVID-19 pandemic when he first noticed the painful urination, swollen lymph nodes, over 20 blisters in his pubic area, and a dull, aching, burning pain. "This isn't anything, it's just a friction burn," he assured himself, trying to suppress his gut feeling on what the blisters actually meant. "I can't be the kind of person who gets [herpes]." Because COVID had shut down all the sexual health clinics in Toronto, he found himself wandering into a busy walk-in clinic. The doctor confirmed his symptoms were likely herpes, swabbed one of the blisters, and quickly sent him away with a prescription to help him get through his first outbreak. On the bus ride home, antivirals in hand, Pickering processed his new reality. Now a patient advocate on TikTok, he speaks openly to his over 100,000 followers about his diagnosis and journey to acceptance. But in that

A burning feeling in your vagina can be a symptom of STIs like trichomoniasis or chlamydia. Bacterial vaginosis can also cause burning along with itching and a fishy odor. Allergies to condoms, lubricants, and soaps can also cause burning. If you have a burning feeling in your vagina, this is a sign that something's wrong. Burning in the vagina or vulva is a common symptom — it can indicate many different issues, like a yeast infection, an allergy, or a symptom of menopause. Here are six reasons why your vagina might be burning and when you should see a doctor. 1. Trichomoniasis Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) that's caused by the Trichomonas vaginalis parasite. It can cause a burning feeling in your vagina because trichomonas triggers infla

Caused by a bacterium (Neisseria gonorrhoeae), gonorrhea is an infection that causes various discomforts to those who find themselves suffering from it. Unprotected sexual intercourse with already infected subjects causes its transmission, which does not always manifest itself with recognizable symptoms. This makes it difficult to diagnose. Let's see specifically what the symptoms of gonorrhea are and when it is appropriate to contact your doctor. Symptoms of gonorrhea Starting from the assumption that gonorrhea is a bacterial infection which, if not treated properly, risks causing serious consequences on health, we must highlight a fact: it is often asymptomatic. In the case of unprotected sex of any kind (anal, oral or vaginal) with a partner whose medical history we do not know, it is good to consider getting tested. Although it can be asymptomatic, especially in women, here are some symptoms that can make you turn on an alarm bell: Severe burning sensa

HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) causes disease by gradually destroying the immune system, making it harder for the body to defend itself from otherwise harmless infections. When the immune defenses are compromised, a person can develop AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). HIV is mainly transmitted through anal or vaginal sex. But it can also be transmitted when people who inject drugs share needles, from a pregnant person to a fetus during pregnancy or childbirth, or from a breastfeeding parent to a nursing infant. Illustration by Mira Norian for Verywell Health Although incurable, chronic HIV infection can be controlled with antiretroviral drugs, allowing people to live long, healthy lives while preventing the transmission of the virus to others. This article explains the causes and symptoms of HIV/AIDS, including how the disease is diagnosed and treated. It also offers tips on how to live well with HIV as well as what to expect if you

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