Breakthrough hailed in US as Atlanta scientists cure HIV baby

US team gave child stronger, faster dose of antiretroviral drugs straight after birth

Kunal Dutta
Sunday 03 March 2013 20:52 EST
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Dr. Deborah Persaud of Johns Hopkins’ Children’s Center in Baltimore who led the team
Dr. Deborah Persaud of Johns Hopkins’ Children’s Center in Baltimore who led the team (AP)

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Scientists appeared a step closer to conquering the Aids virus after US doctors confirmed they had cured an infant born with HIV through a course of antiretroviral drugs, the first time this has ever been recorded.

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/breakthrough-hailed-in-us-as-atlanta-scientists-cure-hiv-baby-8518617.html

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