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HIV cure

 
HIV cure is a complex and constantly changing topic within the medical world. It is often difficult to understand due to the scientific terminology and complicated processes involved. The search for a cure for HIV is still in full swing. Various possible treatments are being investigated, such as stem cell transplantation and immunotherapy. This sometimes makes it difficult for healthcare professionals to inform their patients adequately, because the lines between hope, current treatment options and scientific progress are sometimes blurred.

That’s why it is particularly important to convey a clear message in order to avoid confusion or misunderstandings. As a healthcare professional, you can be an essential link between scientific research and people living with HIV. Take the time to review the available information and use whatever is relevant to your patients.
 

Stem cell transplant

After receiving a stem cell transplant, Timothy Ray Brown was found to be HIV free and was therefore cured of HIV. 

CCR5-Δ-32 

This is a genetic mutation that occurs in a small group of people from Northern Europe, especially Sweden. People whose parents both have this mutation are immune to HIV. 

Elite controllers 

Some people manage to suppress their virus for years without any HIV treatment. We call these people ‘elite controllers’.

Suppressors

There are various ways in which certain people can suppress their HIV for a longer period of time without taking antiretrovirals. 

Immunotherapy

A promising area of research is immunotherapy. Various forms of immunotherapy are already widely used in cancer treatment. 

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About people who have been cured of HIV, and elite controllers.