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Published July 13, 2011, 04:11 PM

Studies show drug stops HIV among hetero couples

An AIDS drug already shown to help prevent spread of the virus in gay men also works for heterosexual men and women, two studies in Africa found. Experts called it a breakthrough for the continent that has suffered most from AIDS. "This is really a game changer," said Dr. Jared Baeten, the University of Washington researcher who was a leader of one of the studies.

By: Mike Strobbe, AP Medical Writer

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