‘HIV Cure’ Controversies

The case of the baby who has been apparently cured of HIV has been appearing in headlines across the world. We thought it would be a good idea to provide some resources about this case which might help explain and contextualise it. Below, we have a video with the author of the original study, some commentary from our Medical Director, Dr Steve Taylor, and a round-up of the best articles published on this case in the last 24 hours.

Video: Dr Deborah Persaud presents the case at CROI

Video: Scientists Question the ‘Functional Cure’

Audio: Interview with Dr Steve Taylor, Medical Director of Saving Lives

Round-up: The Best Articles from Around the Web

Keith Alcorn at AidsMAP

Sarah Boseley at the Guardian

James Gallagher at the BBC

Patrick Studwick at the Guardian