A major breakthrough in preventing the spread of HIV could be at hand as researchers have discovered a way to protect monkeys from the virus. The injections given to monkeys protected them from contracting HIV for weeks, and with monthly injections of antiretroviral drugs, they were 100% protected.
Background:
Injections Providing Protection Against AIDS in Monkeys, Studies Find [New York Times]
Study: Injections provide protection against AIDS in monkeys [Seattle Times]
Studies show big promise for HIV prevention drug [Boston.com]