Only five people in the world are considered to likely have been cured of infection by the AIDS virus after receiving a bone marrow transplant, the University Hospitals of Geneva (HUG) said in a press release on Thursday. An individual is considered to be in remission from HIV when the HIV virus is no longer detectable, even after HIV treatment has been stopped.
In all five previous cases, the transplant came from a donor carrying a rare CCR5 delta 32 genetic mutation, known to make cells naturally resistant to HIV.
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HIV cases continue to fall in Switzerland
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Infections with the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) continued to decline in Switzerland in 2021.
What makes this case in Geneva unique, is that the patient treated received a transplant from a donor who did not carry this particular CCR5 delta 32 genetic mutation.
Despite this, the virus remained undetectable 20 months after antiretroviral treatment was stopped. This case therefore provides unexpected data that could lead to new discoveries in HIV treatment.
This work is being presented at the International Aids Society (IAS) 2023 conference on HIV in Brisbane, Australia.
Pro-Palestine uni protests to be debated in Swiss parliament
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The Swiss People’s Party says it will launch two postulates calling for clarifications about the recent student protests and occupations.
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A 36-year-old man from Ticino lost his life on Saturday in Val Malvaglia, in the north of canton Ticino, during a wingsuit jump from a plane.
Swiss Evangelical Reformed Church numbers dropping in French-speaking Switzerland
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As in German-speaking Switzerland, the number of members of the Reformed Church in French-speaking Switzerland is also declining.
Gotthard traffic queue hits 20km during holiday weekend
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The traffic jam at the Gotthard north portal reached a length of 20 kilometres on the motorway between canton Nidwalden and canton Uri.
Swiss Interior Minister visits Cannes Film Festival
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Swiss Interior Minister left the Cannes Film Festival on Saturday after three days of intensive dialogue, meetings and film screenings.
Swiss theatre director breaks with tradition at Vienna’s Rathausplatz
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With the proclamation of the "Free Republic of Vienna", the start of the festival on Friday evening was unusually political.
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Air pollution can increase the risk of diabetes
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Diesel particles have been found to trigger a reaction in the gut of mice that contributes to the development of diabetes, according to a study.
Breakthrough Alzheimer’s drug produced in Switzerland
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Biogen’s new factory in Switzerland is the only producer of the active ingredient in Leqembi, approved to treat Alzheimer's disease.
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After being nearly eliminated, the oldest known sexually transmitted disease is making a comeback in many countries including Switzerland.
Switzerland forced to dip into emergency vaccine reserves
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Disruptions in supply have forced the government to release emergency stocks to ensure that children get scheduled vaccines.
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