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Scientists Break Into HIV 'Hideout' -- Vault for Antibodies Provides Shelter For Virus Out Of Reach Of Drugs

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WEDNESDAY, May 28 (HealthDay News) -- Researchers have confirmed that a certain type of cell provides a "hideout" for HIV during drug treatment and is a reservoir of HIV in humans.

These follicular dendritic cells (FDCs) are located throughout the body in specialized sites known as lymphoid tissues, said researchers at Brigham Young University and Johns Hopkins School of Medicine.


     
     
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VIDEO: Dr. Darlene Lawrence Explains If The HIV Test Is Covered By Insurance

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Is the HIV test covered by my insurance?