Breakthrough hailed in US as Atlanta scientists cure HIV baby

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

Dr. Deborah Persaud of Johns Hopkins’ Children’s Center in Baltimore who led the team (AP)

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