60-Year-Old German Man Likely 7th Person Cured of HIV with Stem-Cell Transplant

Jul 18, 2024, 02:28 PM

A 60-year-old German man has likely become the seventh person in history to be cured of HIV, according to doctors. This medical milestone was achieved through a stem-cell transplant he received for treating blood cancer, specifically leukaemia. The case provides vital lessons for HIV-cure researchers and marks a significant advancement in the fight against the virus, which has plagued the world for over 40 years since the AIDS epidemic began.