Study Suggests HIV Can be Spotted in the Brain through MRI Scanning

According to a recent study, changes in the brain—as seen in  magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scans—could indicate that human immuno-deficiency virus (HIV) continues to persist in the brain despite effective drug treatment. The study, conducted by scientists from the University College London and published in Clinical Infectious Diseases, reveals that patients can still have the immune system virus even when an existing treatment keeps the symptoms of the disease under control.

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