A child born in Mississippi with an HIV infection has been "functionally cured" - the second case like this in the world. The infant was diagnosed with HIV at birth and transfered to the University of Mississippi Medical Center where it underwent a antiretroviral treatment which started about 30 hours after birth. Three strong drugs (AZT, 3TC, nevirapine) have been prescribed and administered until the baby reached 12 to 15 months of age.
Now, after almost a year off treatment, the baby shows no signs of HIV infection. Highly-sensitive tests detect a minimal number of virus copies - the little patient appears to be "cured". This monumental success was announced Sunday at 2013 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Atlanta.
The only other documented case of "curing" an HIV infection is that of Timothy Brown, the "Berlin patient."
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Now, after almost a year off treatment, the baby shows no signs of HIV infection. Highly-sensitive tests detect a minimal number of virus copies - the little patient appears to be "cured". This monumental success was announced Sunday at 2013 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections in Atlanta.
The only other documented case of "curing" an HIV infection is that of Timothy Brown, the "Berlin patient."
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