Other methods

It may be possible to trigger the expression of certain HIV proteins in infected cells, thereby making them recognisable to the immune system without causing the release of new virus particles. As part of this approach, IL-2 or a therapeutic vaccine might be used to enhance immune responses against these infected cells. Alternatively, immunotoxins might be employed to selectively kill latent infected cells.

Other strategies have been proposed for HIV eradication, including temporarily suppressing the immune system to kill off inactive infected cells, various forms of gene therapy and even surgical removal of lymph nodes with high levels of HIV activity.

Community Consensus Statement on Access to HIV Treatment and its Use for Prevention

Together, we can make it happen

We can end HIV soon if people have equal access to HIV drugs as treatment and as PrEP, and have free choice over whether to take them.

Launched today, the Community Consensus Statement is a basic set of principles aimed at making sure that happens.

The Community Consensus Statement is a joint initiative of AVAC, EATG, MSMGF, GNP+, HIV i-Base, the International HIV/AIDS Alliance, ITPC and NAM/aidsmap
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