London (CNN) The second person ever to be cured of HIV is still free of active virus more than two years on, a study published by medical journal The Lancet HIV revealed on Tuesday. Researchers said that in treating his lymphoma, they believe Castillejo, now 40, was cured of HIV. Adam Castillejo, known in the scientific literature as the London Patient, in London's East End, March 1, 2020. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a life-long viral infection that attacks the body's immune system and can have significant health consequences. And maintain the search for an HIV cure," she added.

Source: CNN March 10, 2020 16:57 UTC