Robert Tschiemer wrote:
I am
> currently writing a term paper about HIV and AIDS, which is part of that
> practical training. As for my studies I need to get some information on
> current research regarding HIV and AIDS.
>> I would appreciate it if someone responded to some or all of the following
> questions:
>> Question #1: What methods of medical treatment do exist? (e.g. prophylactic
> measures, treatment using different drugs at the same time)
>> Question #2: How efficient are common drugs and ways of treatment?
>> Question #3: Can you name some drugs and give a short description of their
> purpose (e.g. inhibition of reverse transcriptase)?
>> Question #4: Can you name some diseases that may occur in connection to
> an infection by the HIV? What is the reason of their occurrence?
>> Question #5: How high would you estimate the chance of survival of a patient,
> relating to his age, sex and the duration of the infection by HIV?
>> Question #6: How does one prove HIV infection?
>> Question #7: What is the procedure of doing research on new vaccines and
> drugs against HIV?
>> Question #8: What are your future prospects regarding research and treatment
> of HIV and AIDS?
>> Question #9 (optional): Can you give your name and a short summary of your
> work? (For the purpose of reference)
Hello,
Although it will not answer all your questions, you will find much
on AIDS research at my web-site below.
Sincerely,
Donald Forsdyke, Discussion Leader. Bionet.immunology
http://post.queensu.ca/~forsdyke/aids.htm
