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Nature Medicine 12, 723 - 724 (2006)
Published online: 28 June 2006 | doi:10.1038/nm0706-723
News Feature: Bad medicine
Natasha Bolognesi1
- Natasha Bolognesi is a freelance writer based in Cape Town.
Abstract
An untested herbal product in South Africa is being touted as an effective AIDS treatment—with the full support of a local scientist. Natasha Bolognesi investigates.
Secomet's AIDS medicine looks nothing like any other drug. For 200 Rands (approximately $30), you can buy a plastic bottle filled with 500 milliliters of a dark liquid that has the color and consistency of Coca-Cola.
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