WASHINGTON, Sep. 24, 2009 (Reuters) — An experimental AIDS vaccine made from two older versions has made major progress in finding an effective way to combat the illness, researchers said on Thursday.
An undated scanning electron micrograph shows the presence of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV-1), spherical in appearance, on the surface of a human lymphocyte. REUTERS/CDC/Handout
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But its application may be limited and a commercial vaccine may require more time.
The health minister of Thailand, where the trials were conducted, called the outcome a "very important step for developing an AIDS vaccine." Two U.N. agencies said they gave "new hope" in battling the disease but more work was needed.
At least one researcher suggested the vaccine might not be effective in areas and in instances where AIDS is most prevalent.read more
