Ongoing research investigating how HIV remains as a latent reservoir in resting T helper cells to ensure viral persistence in patients that have undergone treatment with highly active antiretroviral ...

Their study, published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, is one of the first to examine the ...

Background HIV and tuberculosis (TB) are commonly associated. Identifying latent and asymptomatic tuberculosis infection in HIV-positive patients is important in preventing death and morbidity ...

The progression of HIV is not the same for all people. For some, the period of clinical latency may only last for two years.

Researchers a Step Closer to a Cure for HIV Mar. 26, 2024 — A new study shows virus-like particle can effectively 'shock and kill' latent HIV reservoir in those living with chronic ...

HIV infects and attacks immune-system cells, using their own machinery to make copies of itself. Even with effective treatment, some go into a resting, or latent, state - so they still contain the ...

Dr. Shen has ongoing research studying latent reservoirs of HIV infection. She is investigating the mechanisms of how the reservoirs are formed and potential ways to remove the latent reservoir. Her ...

Background: Diagnosis and treatment of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) is the most effective strategy to control tuberculosis (TB) among patients with HIV infection. The tuberculin skin test ...

Children started early on ART are thought to be especially good candidates for post-treatment control as they can be started on ART very soon after infection, and they have fewer effector-memory ...

destroys the body's ability to fight infections and other life-threatening illnesses. The virus that causes AIDS is called HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus.