학술논문

Beyond HIV microbicides: multipurpose prevention technology products.
Document Type
Article
Source
BJOG: An International Journal of Obstetrics & Gynaecology. Oct2014 Supplement, Vol. 121, p62-69. 8p.
Subject
*HIV
*SEXUALLY transmitted disease risk factors
*DISINFECTION & disinfectants
*PREVENTIVE medicine
*PREVENTIVE health services
*MEDICAL technology
*CONTRACEPTION
*SOCIETIES
Language
ISSN
1470-0328
Abstract
Multipurpose prevention technologies ( MPTs) that aim to simultaneously prevent unintended pregnancy, HIV-1 infection and other sexually transmitted infections are among the most innovative and complex products currently in development within women's sexual and reproductive health care. In this review article, MPTs are placed within the wider context of combination products, combination drug products and multi-indication products. The current MPT product landscape is mapped and assessed with reference to existing products for the corresponding single indications, before identifying the gaps in the current MPT product pipeline and highlighting priority products and challenges moving forward. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]