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Researchers Knock Out HIV ScienceDaily (Oct. 21, 2007) http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2007/10/071020103343.htm --- Excerpts: With the latest advances in treatment, doctors have discovered that they can successfully neutralise the HIV virus. The so-called 'com- bination therapy' prevents the HIV virus from mutating and spreading, allowing patients to rebuild their immune system to the same levels as the rest of the population. To date, it represents the most significant treat- ment for patients suffering from HIV. ... HIV is so deadly because the virus attaches it- self to a crucial part of the immune system itself: to the so-called CD4+T lymphocytes, which are white blood corpuscles that help the immune system to fight infections. The Hi-virus forms and invades new CD4+T- lymphocytes. Slowly but surely, the number of healthy CD4+T lymphocytes in the blood fall, while HIV relentlessly weakens the body's ability to defend itself from infection. Finally, the immune system erodes to such an extent that the infected patient is diagnosed with AIDS. The Hi-virus mutates constantly as it forms and this is why scientists face a constant battle to find a cure or a vaccine. Combination therapy knocks out HIV Combination therapy prevents the virus from forming and mutating in human beings. When the virus is halted in its progress, the number of healthy CD4+T cells begins to rise and patients, who would otherwise die from HIV, can now survive. The immune system is rejuvenated and is appar- ently able to normalise itself, providing that the combination therapy is maintained. The moment the immune system begins to improve, the HIV- infected patient can no longer be said to be suf- fering from an HIV infection or disease, already declining in strength. ... --- end excerpts ---
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