Finding simple solutions for developing countries
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HIV/AIDS INFECTED CHILDREN |
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Little exists to treat the millions of infected children in low-income countries because so few children are affected in rich countries.
In conjunction with the School of Engineering, Geneva and the Connaught Clinic, Harare, Zimbabwe, Mintaka has been conducting a pilot study addressing a problem in the administration of conventional tritherapy drugs to children. Simple methods are being devised to fractionate adult anti-HIV drugs in ways that make it safe to administer them to children.
Properly carried out, the effects of tritherapy on children with HIV/AIDS are dramatic. This project (of which details are available on request) is temporarily suspended due to loss of contact with Harare.
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Although she fits on a baby-weighing scale, this little girl is 3 years old! She will gain 2 kg per month if she can receive correct doses of antiviral drugs. [Photo R. Lüthy, Connaught Clinic, Harare] |
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