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A Norwegian man has been effectively cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant from his brother, who carried a rare genetic mutation that blocks the virus. This high-risk procedure is typically for patients with both HIV and blood cancer and requires a donor with a specific CCR5 gene mutation. The 'Oslo patient' is one of about 10 individuals worldwide to achieve long-term remission from HIV through this method. Researchers hope studying these cases will lead to a universal cure. Every question includes the correct answer so you can learn as you go — pick any format above to get started.
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Norwegian Man Effectively Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant study set below.
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1
What medical procedure has effectively cured a Norwegian man of HIV?
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A
Gene therapy
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B
Antiviral medication
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C
Stem cell transplant
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D
Blood transfusion
2
What genetic characteristic did the donor brother possess that was crucial for the HIV cure?
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A
A mutation in the CCR2 gene
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B
A rare, virus-blocking genetic mutation
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C
High levels of antibodies
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D
A compatible blood type
3
The Norwegian man is referred to by what nickname in medical literature?
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A
The 'Berlin patient'
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B
The 'London patient'
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C
The 'Oslo patient'
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D
The 'Geneva patient'
4
The stem cell transplant procedure is primarily an option for patients who also have what other condition?
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A
Diabetes
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B
Heart disease
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C
Blood cancer
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D
Kidney failure
5
What specific gene mutation is required in the donor to block HIV from entering the body's cells?
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A
CCR2 gene mutation
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B
CCR5 gene mutation
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C
CXCR4 gene mutation
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D
ABC1 gene mutation
6
Approximately what percentage of people in northern Europe have the necessary CCR5 gene mutation?
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A
Less than 1%
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B
Around 1%
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C
Around 5%
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D
More than 10%
7
When was the Norwegian patient diagnosed with myelodysplastic syndrome?
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A
2006
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B
2017
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C
2020
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D
2024
8
In what year did the stem cell transplant take place?
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A
2017
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B
2018
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C
2020
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D
2024
9
What was the reaction of the doctors upon discovering the brother's CCR5 mutation?
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A
Disappointment
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B
Concern
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C
Stunned surprise
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D
Indifference
10
The patient described the experience as 'winning the lottery twice'. Who added this quote?
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A
The patient himself
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B
Dr. Anders Eivind Myhre
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C
Marius Troseid
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D
Timothy Ray Brown
11
How long after the transplant did the patient stop taking anti-retroviral drugs?
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A
One year
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B
Two years
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C
Three years
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D
Four years
12
Researchers found no trace of the HIV virus in which of the patient's samples?
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A
Blood and saliva
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B
Blood, gut, and bone marrow
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C
Urine and cerebrospinal fluid
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D
Hair follicles and skin cells
13
Is the stem cell transplant procedure a feasible option for all people living with HIV worldwide?
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A
Yes, it is widely available
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B
No, it is too risky
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C
No, it is only for those with blood cancer
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D
Yes, with a simple blood test
14
What do researchers hope to achieve by studying these rare cases?
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A
To develop new antiviral drugs
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B
To find a cure for all HIV patients
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C
To understand the progression of blood cancer
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D
To identify more gene mutations
15
The Oslo patient is the first person to receive a transplant from whom in this context?
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A
A matched unrelated donor
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B
A family member
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C
A chimpanzee
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D
A synthetic organ
16
What happened to the patient's immune system after the transplant?
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A
It was weakened
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B
It remained unchanged
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C
It was completely replaced by the donor's
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D
It became resistant to all viruses
17
Who was the first person declared cured of HIV in 2008?
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A
The 'Oslo patient'
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B
Timothy Ray Brown
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C
The 'next Berlin patient'
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D
Anders Eivind Myhre
18
The 'next Berlin patient' entered long-term remission despite receiving a transplant that did not have what?
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A
A compatible blood type
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B
Two copies of the mutated gene
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C
Sufficient stem cells
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D
A high viral load
19
What is suggested about the Oslo patient's nickname, given his robust health?
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A
It is still very fitting
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B
It is no longer suitable
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C
It needs to be updated to 'The Oslo survivor'
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D
It is a source of pride
20
The patient has been living with HIV since which year?
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A
2006
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B
2008
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C
2017
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D
2020
