HIV may be ‘functionally cured’ in some
Evidence is mounting that it is possible to control the virus that causes AIDS with early treatment, so further therapy is not immediately needed.
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Researchers find bee venom may help stop spread of HIV
The toxin kills the virus, but leaves the surround cells unharmed.
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Baby with HIV cured, researchers say no evidence of virus
A 2-year-old Mississippi girl is the first child to be “functionally cured” of HIV.
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Woman spreads National Black HIV/AIDS awareness message
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, African-Americans have the highest rate of new HIV and AIDS cases in the United States.
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New draft recommendations for HIV testing
The new recommendations include pregnant women who show up at a hospital in labor but don’t know their HIV status, and younger adolescents and older adults who are at increased risk of HIV.
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