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AIDS: An approach for targeting HIV reservoirs

2018-12-20

Current HIV treatments need to be taken for life by those infected as antiretroviral therapy is unable to eliminate viral reservoirs lurking in immune cells. Scientists have identified the characteristics of CD4 T lymphocytes that are preferentially infected by the virus. Thanks to metabolic activity inhibitors, the researchers have managed to destroy these infected cells, or 'reservoirs', ex vivo.

Adults with HIV who have compassionate care providers start and remain in treatment longer

2019-08-13

Adults with HIV are more likely to continue life-saving treatments if their primary health care providers show respect, unconditional empathy without judgement and demonstrate an ability to partner with patients in decision making to address their goals, a Rutgers study finds.The findings showed that the complexity of the illness, treatment regimen and overall healthcare system frequently overwhelms the patient and fear of stigma often prevents them from beginning or continuing treatment. The researchers found that patients need help in understanding their illness and care needs using understandable language to translate complex information, letting patients know what to expect and reinforcing that HIV is now a treatable, yet complex, chronic illness.

Adults with HIV who have compassionate care providers start and remain in treatment longer

2019-08-13

Genetic screen identifies genes that protect cells from Zika virus

2019-08-26

Genes found to safeguard against infection as well as resuscitate infected cells.A new study uses a genetic screen to identify genes that protect cells from Zika viral infection. The research may one day lead to the development of a treatment for Zika and other infections.The Zika virus has affected over 60 million people, mostly in South America. It has potentially devastating consequences for pregnant women and their unborn children, many of whom are born with severe microcephaly and other developmental and neurological abnormalities. There is currently no vaccine or specific treatment for the virus.

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Rogers Kisame

Nathlee Abbai

Meleshni Naicker

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AIDS: An approach for targeting HIV reservoirs

Adults with HIV who have compassionate care providers start and remain in treatment longer

Adults with HIV who have compassionate care providers start and remain in treatment longer

Genetic screen identifies genes that protect cells from Zika virus

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World Congress on STD - Virology and Rare Diseases

Organising Committee Members

Rogers Kisame

Nathlee Abbai

Meleshni Naicker

AIDS: An approach for targeting HIV reservoirs

Adults with HIV who have compassionate care providers start and remain in treatment longer

Adults with HIV who have compassionate care providers start and remain in treatment longer

Genetic screen identifies genes that protect cells from Zika virus