[AIDS 2026] aidsmap: Two more people cured of HIV after stem cell transplants, offering more clues to long-term remission
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Two additional patients have shown signs of HIV remission following stem cell transplants for cancer, according to presentations at the AIDS 2026 conference. These cases provide researchers with new biological insights into potential functional cures.
Why it matters
Advancements in HIV research offer hope for long-term remission strategies, though current methods remain limited to high-risk cancer patients.
Two more people appear to be free of HIV after stem cell transplants for cancer treatment, according to case presentations at AIDS 2026. If they remain in remission, they will be the 12th and 13th cases of a cure after the procedure.
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