I think it's irresponsible. But no one denies that tremendous strides are being made. The current research is prompting the International AIDS Society to announce new treatment guidelines next week. Scientists are starting to isolate naturally occurring compounds called chemokines that appear to protect some people who are infected with HIV from the effects of the virus. These substances could form the basis for a future, even more powerful cocktail.
Researchers believe the cocktail works best if administered within months of infection.