A vaccine by 2010? (Aids).Could there be an AIDS vaccine AIDS vaccine A hypothetical vaccine intended to either prevent HIV infection or ensure that those infected will not fall victim to AIDS; the most promising vaccine is that using a naked DNA plasmid, reported by Letwin et al in 20/10/00 Science; as of early 2001, available before the end of this decade? Some scientists think so. Researchers announced at the sixth International Congress on AIDS in Asia and the Pacific in October that they are optimistic op·ti·mist n. 1. One who usually expects a favorable outcome. 2. A believer in philosophical optimism. op that an AIDS vaccine will be available in the next six to 10 years. However, they also said that the first vaccine vaccine Preparation containing either killed or weakened live microorganisms or their toxins, introduced by mouth, by injection, or by nasal spray to stimulate production of antibodies against an infectious agent. would likely not be 100% effective and could be so expensive that developing countries would be hard-pressed to pay for it. |
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