Business law The Molecular Allies division seeks to integrate multiple forms of knowledge from within Proton Quest, its network of partner companies, and university research sub-contractors to deliver highvalue, knowledge-intensive, drug discovery services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. In the context of Proton Quest, this division is of particular importance because of the rapid internal growth predicted by Dr Vieira, the size of the potential external market, and the low levels of staff required relative to turnover. The group's strategy for Molecular Allies is developed through alliances, for example, one alliance has been formed with a large Japanese pharmaceutical company, Ionic Tiger, and another with a small, virtual, UK biotechnology group, BioCell3.

41 Why is a caesarean section recommended for the delivery of HIV-positive women?

42 Why is HIV not transmitted when delivering a baby through caesarean section?

43 1. Is HIV transmitted from mother to child during breastfeeding? 2. Is it possible to be infected with HIV through the ingestion of food and drinks contaminated with the virus?

44 Is it true that some patients are resistant to HIV infection despite repeated exposure to the virus?

45 With regard to live vaccination and HIV, can MMR be given to an HIV-positive baby?

46 In a patient with meningitis: can the development of digital gangrene of the thumbs and sudden dyspnoea with a respiratory rate of 40/min, with intercostal, subcostal and suprasternal withdrawal, be attributed to disseminated intravascular coagulation (DIC)?

47 1. What are the causes of anaemia in HIV infection? 2. What are the measures necessary to prevent the transfusion of HIV-infected blood to an individual (please explain in light of the window period)?

48 What is the recommended treatment for pulmonary anthrax?

49 What primary or specific tests should be performed before giving a patient primaquine for the treatment of relapsing malaria?

50 How sensitive is the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test for herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1) in the cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for confirming the diagnosis of HSV-1 encephalitis? And is herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) usually tested for as well?