A New vaginal Ring To prevent Hiv To Be Tested In Africa After Trials In America Was Succesful..

The Human Immunodeficiency Virus and acquired immune deficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) is a spectrum of condition caused by infection with the human immunenodeficiency  virus(HIV).

Hiv is spread primarily by unprotected sex(including anal and oral sex). Consistent use of condom reduces the risk of Hiv transmission by aprroximately 80% over the long term. When condoms are used consistently by a couple in which one person is infected, the rate of HIV infection is less than 1% per year. There is some evidence to suggest that female condoms may provide an equivalent level of protection.

 Researchers in the United States confirm that a trial in which American teenagers used a vaginal ring to prevent HIV infection has proved successful.

Now, a further study will be run with teenagers in Africa. The girls used a flexible plastic ring, embedded with anti-retroviral drugs, which was changed every month over a six-month period.
The research Is part of a drive to develop a device which women can use to protect themselves from HIV infection, so they don't have to rely on men to wear condoms.

Reporting the development at a conference about HIV science in Paris, the researchers said they were encouraged that the girls used the ring and said they liked it.

                                                                                                                      SOURCE: lindaikeji