A Double Blind Randomized Placebo Controlled Study Examining the Effects of a Non-Absorbable (Rifaximin) Antibiotic on the Chronic Immune Activation Observed In HIV-infected Subjects
Phase: PHASE1
Conditions: HIV
Sponsor: National Cancer Institute (NCI)

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