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Society of Sexual Health Advisers

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Novel immune-suppressant vaccine completely blocks HIV infection in monkeys: human trials planned

August 26, 2014 By SSHA Leave a Comment

Gus Cairns Published: 26 August 2014 A novel and relatively simple vaccine that can be administered orally has managed to completely block rectal infection with SIV, the monkey equivalent of HIV, in rhesus macaques and produced rapid re-suppression of viral load in monkeys who were previously infected with SIV. The vaccine, whose success at blocking infection was described … [Read more...]

BASHH Spring Conference: Rapid CD4 testing

May 6, 2011 By SSHA

Alere are pleased to be showcasing the NEW rapid, point-of-care CD4 analyser, the Alere Pima. The Alere™ Pima™ CD4 Analyser can deliver an absolute CD4 count in 20 minutes – enabling healthcare professionals to diagnose and treat such patients in one visit. Please visit Alere Gallery, Stand 14 at next week’s BASHH conference in Newcastle, 11-13 May to hear more. For … [Read more...]

About SSHA

The Society of Sexual Health Advisers (SSHA) is a UK national organisation with approximately 300 members out of an estimated 350 sexual health advisers in the country. It provides an opportunity for members to meet and work towards further professional development.

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