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Analysis: What the Andrew Stimpson case means for the fight against AIDS via AIDS Combat Zone November 14th, 2005 at 20:18

image Okay, taking one look at my site meter has told me that the case of Andrew Stimpson, the British man who has seemingly fought off HIV, is getting a LOT of attention, so let me take a few minutes to address what it means for people with AIDS or at risk of contracting HIV.First of all, we don't yet know if there really is anything special about Mr. Stimpson. He may simply be a lucky guy with a healthy immune system that was able to do its job when push came to shove. He took vitamin supplements, a strategy proven to help keep the body healthy against HIV for a longer period of time compared to not taking vitamins. If this was going to happen with anyone, it would most likely be someone like Andrew Stimpson.Nevertheless, the fact that this has never happened to anyone else before is a pretty...