HIV also is called Human immunodeficiency virus and when untreated it weakens the immune defense system.
In the news recently two patients were ''cured'' of HIV however in the midst of all the celebrations the harsh realities are compelling for example the treatment was to provide a full bone marrow transplant which is reality is not always possible for multiple reasons such as costs, labor and time for all 40 million HIV suffers in the UK alone. It is also important to note that this HIV cure was in reality to help a type of cancer which was not responding to any chemotherapy or drugs. This HIV cure was more like a positive side effect of the operation carried out.
Now recently CAR-T TAGS which are a type of cell like receptor which can be altered and used to reprogrammed T cells which can make them stronger at targeting and better fighting HIV.
Will keep you all updated on more exciting news to come!
-MR. PARACETAMOL
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