Why Don't Monkeys Infected With HIV-like Viruses Get AIDS?
Monday, May 26, 2008 - 09:35
in Health & Medicine
Many strains of monkey become naturally infected with viruses that are related to HIV. These viruses are known collectively as SIV and naturally infected monkeys do not develop AIDS. It is hoped that understanding why monkeys naturally infected with SIV do not develop AIDS might teach researchers important lessons about the mechanisms underlying the development of AIDS in humans infected with HIV and identify ways to prevent this happening.
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