The first Canadian effectively cured of HIV
A Toronto patient is set to become the first Canadian effectively cured of HIV, joining a select group of only ten individuals worldwide who have achieved prolonged remission. This milestone follows a successful stem cell transplant that has fostered a natural immunity against the virus. Experts emphasize that while this is a significant advancement, there remains a long journey ahead for further breakthroughs in HIV treatment.
- ▪A Toronto patient will be the first Canadian effectively cured of HIV.
- ▪Only ten HIV patients worldwide have achieved prolonged remission prior to this case.
- ▪The patient underwent a stem cell transplant to develop natural immunity against the virus.
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Open this photo in gallery:Dr. Sharon Walmsley, senior scientist at Toronto General Hospital Research Institute is leading research on HIV infection and potential cures.Fred Lum/The Globe and MailShareSave for laterPlease log in to bookmark this story.Log InCreate Free AccountListen to this episode by clicking above or subscribe to The Decibel on your favourite podcast app or platform: Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, Pocket Casts and YouTube.Only 10 HIV patients worldwide are known to have achieved the milestone of being in prolonged remission. Soon, a Toronto patient will be part of the historic achievement, becoming the 11th patient and first Canadian to be effectively cured of HIV.
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