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Red Cross hails HIV trial result

HIV-positive patients have a high chance of a "functional cure" if they receive antiretroviral drugs within two weeks of infection, according to initial findings of a Thai Red Cross Society (TRCS) research project.

The TRCS unveiled the finding yesterday as it reported on the progress of its HIV/Aids research project called "Search 010".

A total of 96 people participated in the project, which started in 2009.

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    Discussion 1 : 16 Mar 2013 at 11.201

    How long does it take for HIV to show up in a test from infection ? I believe its longer than two weeks .

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