HIV spreads through blood, semen, vaginal/rectal fluids, and breast milk.
Claim:
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is transmitted through the exchange of bodily fluids.
HARDLY BS
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HIV
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HIV infects and damages CD4+ T cells, weakening immune defenses.
Claim:
Human immunodeficiency virus attacks the human immune system.
NOT BS
HIV is the standard abbreviation for Human Immunodeficiency Virus.
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The abbreviation "HIV" stands for "Human Immunodeficiency Virus".
NOT BS
No clinical evidence shows metformin enables long-term HIV remission without ART.
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The diabetes drug metformin can suppress HIV replication, keep the virus dormant, and enable long-term remission without the need for daily antiretroviral therapy.
TOTAL BS
Metformin’s known actions are via AMPK/mTOR pathways, not DDIT4 blockade.
Claim:
Metformin can keep HIV in a dormant state by blocking the DDIT4 gene.
TOTAL BS