Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome

Second baby born with HIV may have been cured in US

A second American baby born with the AIDS virus may have had her infection put into remission and possibly cured by very early treatment — in this instance, four hours after birth.

Scientists identify new drug that could help in AIDS treatment

In a major breakthrough, new research has identified how HIV infection causes mass suicide of immune cells and how an existing anti-inflammatory drug can block cellular self-destruction.