Man Cured Of Aids Virus: First U.s. News Conference

After having his own blood cells eradicated with radiation and powerful chemotherapy , Brown received the transplant with the anti-HIV mutation. While recovering, he was unable to take his anti-HIV drugs — yet there was no sign of the virus in his body. Five years later, Brown remains HIV free. A recent report that there may be lingering virus in his body is not true, Brown said at the news conference. “Despite what you may have heard recently, I am cured of the AIDS virus,” Brown said. “I am cured and will remain cured.” Brown said that doctors have tried the same type of transplant on nine other leukemia patients with HIV. You will find the original content at this website http://www.webmd.com/hiv-aids/news/20120724/man-cured-of-aids-virus-news-conference
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