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HIV cure research has been making progress in recent years, but remains a complex and challenging process. Scientists around the world are trying to find ways to either completely eliminate or inactivate the HIV virus. Although there have been some successful cases of cure, it has so far not been possible to achieve a broadly applicable cure. The challenge lies in finding a treatment that is safe and effective for a larger group of patients.
To gain insight into your current knowledge of HIV cure, we have put together a number of questions. After the last question you will see the correct answers.
Question 01 HIV cannot yet be cured
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HIV can be cured through stem cell therapy. Want to know more about stem cell therapy?
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HIV can actually be cured through stem cell therapy. Want to know more about stem cell therapy?
Question 02 HIV can only be suppressed by HIV inhibitors (medication)
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Indeed. Some people can also suppress HIV themselves for a (longer) period of time. Want to know more about this? Add the information to your reading list.
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No that is not the case. Some people can also suppress HIV themselves for a (longer) period of time. Want to know more about this? Add the information to your reading list.
Question 03 Anyone can get HIV
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Indeed. Some people cannot get HIV due to a genetic mutation. Want to know more about this? Add it to your reading list.
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No that is not the case. Some people cannot get HIV due to a genetic mutation. Want to know more about this? Add it to your reading list.
Question 04 Choose the correct word for the correct description
Super HIV antibodies that can detect and neutralise many different HIV mutations. Correctly answered!
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The correct answer is indeed BNabs (Broadly Neutralising Anti Bodies). Would you like more information about this? Add it to your reading list.
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The answer should have been: BNabs (Broadly Neutralising Anti Bodies). Would you like more information about this? Add it to your reading list.
Activating dormant CD4 cells containing HIV so that the body can then eliminate them through genetic manipulation. Correctly answered!
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The correct answer is indeed Shock and Kill. Would you like more information about this? Add it to your reading list.
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The answer should have been: Shock and Kill. Would you like more information about this? Add it to your reading list.
Permanently locking HIV infected CD4 cells so that the blood remains free of HIV. Correctly answered!
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The correct answer is indeed Block and Lock. Would you like more information about this? Add it to your reading list.
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The answer should have been: Block and Lock. Would you like more information about this? Add it to your reading list.
Cutting out the HIV RNA (DNA) from the genes. Correctly answered!
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The correct answer is indeed the CRISPR-Cas9 Method. Would you like more information about this? Add it to your reading list.
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The answer should have been: CRISPR-Cas9 Method. Would you like more information about this? Add it to your reading list.
A genetic mutation that makes it harder for HIV to attach to the CD4 cell. Correctly answered!
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The correct answer is indeed CCR5-DELTA-32. Would you like more information about this? Add it to your reading list.
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The answer should have been: CCR5-DELTA-32. Would you like more information about this? Add it to your reading list.
People who maintain a low viral load with a CD4 count below 200, without the use of medication. Correctly answered!
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The correct answer is indeed Viremic suppressors. Would you like more information about this? Add it to your reading list.
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The answer should have been: Viremic suppressors. Would you like more information about this? Add it to your reading list.
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