A new study has pointed out that the HIV virus can comfortably hide itself in the brain of the human body.
Innovative Approach for Killing HIV Virus
A novel approach to eliminate HIV in the host by destroying only the infected cells is an idea being explored by scientists and if this is a success can lead to an effective anti-HIV therapy.
A novel approach to eliminate HIV in the host by destroying only the infected cells is an idea being explored by scientists and if this is a success can lead to an effective anti-HIV therapy.
"Antiviral treatment in the brain is complicated by a number of factors, partly because it is surrounded by a protective barrier that affects how well medicines get in," said Arvid Eden.
"This means that the brain can act as a reservoir where treatment of the virus may be less effective," Eden added.
Heterosexual Contacts is the Main Reason for Transmission of HIV Virus in Ukraine
The reason for the rapid transmission of the HIV virus in one of Europe's most affected countries, Ukraine , is through heterosexual contacts.
The reason for the rapid transmission of the HIV virus in one of Europe's most affected countries, Ukraine , is through heterosexual contacts.
Both results indicate that current HIV treatment techniques are inadequate when it comes to the brain. It also doesn't clearly show if the residual inflammation or small quantities of virus in the spinal fluid in some of the patients entail a risk of future complications.
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Soon, A Game For HIV+ Youth To Educate Them And Reduce Transmission Of The HIV Virus
Researchers from The University of Texas School of Public Health have designed a game that will help create awareness among HIV+ youth and reduce secondary transmission of the virus.
Researchers from The University of Texas School of Public Health have designed a game that will help create awareness among HIV+ youth and reduce secondary transmission of the virus.
HIV Virus Needs Only Days Not Weeks to Neutralize Immune System
HIV virus needs only days not weeks to neutralize immune system. That is a much faster pace than had been assumed thus far. Hence the window of opportunity for intervention too will stand reduced.
HIV virus needs only days not weeks to neutralize immune system. That is a much faster pace than had been assumed thus far. Hence the window of opportunity for intervention too will stand reduced.
