A medical practitioner, Dr. Iyayi Osifo, has stated that some people have a rare genetic mutation that makes them naturally resistant to HIV infection.
Osifo made this revelation on his social media pages, positing that it’s possible for those set of humans to have unprotected sex with an HIV-positive person and still not get infected if they have this special genetic trait.
According to him, the mutation affects a part of white blood cells called the CCR5 receptor, which HIV usually uses to enter the body’s cells. People with this mutation don’t have the CCR5 receptor, so HIV has a harder time infecting them.
He noted that the genetic trait is most common in Northern Europe, adding that it is also found though less often in some people from Nigeria, Ghana, and Kenya.
However, he warned that this natural protection is rare and should not be used as an excuse for risky behavior. He stressed the importance of knowing your HIV status and using preventive measures.
Dr. Osifo also gave hope to those living with HIV. He said that with modern treatment, especially when started early, people can live long, healthy lives and often die from other causes not from HIV.
“It’s very important to know your HIV status. If you start treatment early and stick to it, you can live a normal life,” he said.
Dr. Osifo emphasized that while the discovery of natural HIV resistance offers fascinating insight into human genetics and immunity, this mutation remains extremely rare.
He warned that relying on the chance of having this genetic trait is dangerous and should never replace proven methods of protection like practicing safe sex and regularly getting tested.
Recalls that US president, Donald Trump recently withdrew monetary assistance to countries helping to cushion the high cost of anti retroviral drugs for people living with HIV/AIDS.
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