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flag Norwegian man cured of HIV after stem cell transplant.

flag A Norwegian man known as the Oslo patient has been effectively cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from his brother. flag The brother carried a rare genetic mutation that blocks HIV from entering cells. flag Following the transplant, the patient stopped taking antiretroviral drugs and showed no detectable virus in his blood, gut, or bone marrow. flag While the risky procedure is not feasible for widespread use, this case offers critical insights into potential future cures.

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