Could we treat HIV by infecting people with LUPUS???
Lupus is neither infectious nor contagious – the cause is not known though research has provided evidence implicating heredity, hormones and infections, including viruses. It is thought that the genetic predisposition lies dormant in the body until some trigger from outside the body sets the process in motion. Lupus is an autoimmune disease where the patient’s immune system creates antibodies which attack the body instead of protecting it. It manifests in three basic forms, Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) and Drug-Induced Lupus Erythematosus (DILE). DLE can sometimes progress into SLE but that is rare (less than 10% of the cases). DILE is almost always reversible within about 6 months after removal of the offending drug. AIDS researchers have primarily concentrated on finding drugs that prevent HIV from replicating (creating more virus) inside the body. These drugs are often referred to as “antivirals”. More recently, many researchers have been try
