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"Functionally cured" is the key phrase in that article. They still have the HIV virus. But their immune system keeps it in check. That last part I don't unders
by powertower 14y ago
"Functionally cured" is the key phrase in that article. They still have the HIV virus. But their immune system keeps it in check.
That last part I don't understand. At that point, isn't it just a fine balance that can tip over at any point in the future, were the virus can come back stronger? Like if the person gets a cold, or the immune system get's weakened somehow (even for just a short time).
- alecdbrooks 14y agoI'm guessing the balance isn't that fragile because the people in question have had been drug-free for seven years on average. They must have had some minor illness during that time period.