Apparently removing it may have other consequences: > Even if editing worked perfectly, people without normal CCR5 genes face higher risks of getting certain o

Apparently removing it may have other consequences: > Even if editing worked perfectly, people without normal CCR5 genes face higher risks of getting certain other viruses, such as West Nile, and of dying from the flu. Since there are many ways to prevent HIV infection and it's very treatable if it occurs, those other medical risks are a concern, Musunuru said.