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Mar 2021
HIV findings in DR Congo ‘give hope for cure’
Scientists say the discovery of a large group of people whose bodies naturally control HIV without the need for medication is leading to hopes of an eventual cure.
The study found that up to 4 per cent of HIV carriers in the country were able to suppress the virus – typically less than 1 per cent of people with HIV are able to do so.
Researchers say this could serve as a springboard for further research to develop new treatments or a vaccine to tackle the virus that causes Aids.
Mary Rodgers, lead scientist of the study, said “When we first started to see the data coming in from the study we were surprised, but we were also elated. This could mean that this is something that we can actually cure.”
The study looked at samples taken from people living with HIV between 1987 and 2019.
Dr Rodgers said the group in DR Congo was the largest detected in one country – between 2.7 and 4.3 per cent. A further 1 per cent of people living with HIV in Cameroon were also identified as controlling the virus well without medication.
“This has never really been seen before, typically we would find less than 1 per cent of all people with HIV who are able to suppress the virus naturally.”
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