Bone Marrow Transplant Eliminates Signs of HIV Infection

July 26, 2012 — Two men with longstanding HIV infections no longer have detectable HIV in their blood cells following bone marrow transplants. The virus was easily detected in blood lymphocytes of both men prior to their transplants but became undetectable by eight months post-transplant. The men, who were treated at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), have remained on anti-retroviral therapy.

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2 comments to Bone Marrow Transplant Eliminates Signs of HIV Infection

Kathy

March 4, 2013 at 7:09 pm · Reply

I too am 0 rh negative and wondering if I would be a good candidate for giving my bone marrow to help someone. How complicated is it and what is required?
Sincerely,
Kathy
Kathy

March 4, 2013 at 7:12 pm · Reply

Were the bone maarrow transplants from 0 rh negative blood?

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