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Daily Mirror
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Ryan Merrifield

Scientists 'cure' female HIV patient for first time using stem cell transplant

Scientists have potentially cured HIV in a female patient for the first time using a cutting-edge stem cell method.

The team of American researchers expect the breakthrough to expand the pool of people who can receive similar treatment to dozens each year.

Known only as the 'New York Patient', the woman joins two men who are also said to have been cured of the virus using similar treatments.

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