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abacavir Related Diseases & Conditions

Medications are used to manage a variety of conditions. Our doctors have compiled a list of ailments that the medication abacavir may be used to treat or manage.

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    • How is HIV spread (transmitted)?
    • What happens after an exposure to the blood or genital secretions of an HIV-infected person?
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    • What is in the future for preventing HIV transmission?
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