If it is a retrovirus (RNA-based) like some other curable viruses, is there a reason why there should not yet be a cure? (by resistant indivuals giving serum containing antibodies, or vaccination using a 'dead' or damaged HIV virus ie one that can't replicate)
Is it just a matter of time before the antibody can be created? I am aware of the higher mutation rate of RNA retroviruses allowing it to avoid full elimination by one antibody type alone, but surely there is not as much variation as that of the common cold bacterium?
Also, if the virus remains inactive for years then surely this is enough time for the immune system to find an effective antibody naturally. ( it only takes approximately two weeks maximum to cure a current common cold strain )
Is it a matter of 'time required to find a cure' or is there some extra, abnormal difficulty? Lack of info perhaps? For example; they are not yet aware of the exact process by which HIV kills white blood cells.
Is it just a matter of time before the antibody can be created? I am aware of the higher mutation rate of RNA retroviruses allowing it to avoid full elimination by one antibody type alone, but surely there is not as much variation as that of the common cold bacterium?
Also, if the virus remains inactive for years then surely this is enough time for the immune system to find an effective antibody naturally. ( it only takes approximately two weeks maximum to cure a current common cold strain )
Is it a matter of 'time required to find a cure' or is there some extra, abnormal difficulty? Lack of info perhaps? For example; they are not yet aware of the exact process by which HIV kills white blood cells.
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