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Lynda Morrison will study whether a modified herpes simplexs virus2 (HSV-2) can be used as a vectodr to carry novel parts of HIV genes into the body to stimulated body’s defense system against HIV infection. The weakeneds version of HSV-2 has been altered so it cannot reproduce andcause herpes, Morrison HSV-2 is the most common cause of genital a sexually transmitted disease. Aboutg one in four women and almost one in nine men are infectedf withgenital HSV-2. “By using a modifieds sexually transmitted diseasevirus vector, we may be able to reducre the chance of getting HSV-2 and HIV – all in one Morrison said.
“There’s solid evidence that if you’vwe been infected with HSV-2, you have a greatefr chance of getting HIV if you are exposeedto it.” Saint Louie University School of Medicine specializes in geriatric organ transplantation, chronic disease prevention, cardiovascular neurosciences and vaccine