Summary:
- A Norwegian man has become the 10th person in the world to be cured of HIV, the virus that causes AIDS.
- The man received a stem cell transplant from his brother, who was a genetic match, to treat his leukemia. The transplant also eliminated the man's HIV infection.
- This case provides hope that a cure for HIV may be possible, especially for those who also have other health conditions that require stem cell transplants.