Safety and practicality of an excisional lymph node study driving hiv cure research in south africa

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• What: Discussion: the study demonstrates that when done with outmost care, obtaining excised lymph nodes for research is relatively safe and practical. There may be a larger incision and exploration at the surgical site due to excision of the additional lymph nodes for research purposes. Considering the highlighted benefits of studying whole human lymph node tissues for understanding diseases and developing cures and vaccines, the authors propose the following recommendations for researchers aiming to establish their own lymph node studies. In the associated FRESH cohort, a study was conducted to determine participant and community perceptions of the . . .
  

   

  

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