Covid-infected HIV patient developed 21 mutations, SA study shows
A South African woman suffering from inadequately treated HIV, and who harboured Covid-19 for nine months, experienced the respiratory virus develop at least 21 mutations while in her body, according to a study.
Once the 22-year-old adhered to the anti-retroviral medication used to treat HIV and her immune system strengthened, she was able overcome the Covid-19 infection within six to nine weeks, the study led by scientists from Stellenbosch University and the University the University of KwaZulu-Natal showed. The research has not been peer reviewed.
The study adds to evidence that Covid-19 may mutate rapidly when harboured by immunosuppressed individuals such as those not taking medication to treat HIV, and this may lead to the development of new variants. The Beta variant, with which the patient in the study was infected, was discovered in SA, as was the Omicron variant.
“This case, like others before, describes a potential pathway for the emergence of novel variants,” the scientists said, stressing it was a hypothesis.
“Our experience reinforces previous reports that effective anti-retroviral treatment is the key to controlling such events.”
SA has the world’s biggest HIV epidemic with 8.2-million of its 60-million people infected with the virus which weakens the immune system.
The coronavirus harboured by the patient in the study developed at least 10 mutations on the spike protein, which allows it to bind with cells, and 11 other mutations, the scientists said. Some of the changes were common to those seen in the Omicron and Lambda variants while other were consistent with mutations that allow the virus to evade antibodies.
Justin Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister, tests positive for Covid-19
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tested positive for Covid-19, he announced Monday, as his nation continues to face a surge in cases due to the Omicron variant, as well as rowdy protests in the capital over pandemic health restrictions.
“This morning, I tested positive for COVID-19,” tweeted Trudeau, who is fully vaccinated and boosted. “I’m feeling fine — and I’ll continue to work remotely this week while following public health guidelines. Everyone, please get vaccinated and get boosted.”
Canada has one of the highest vaccination rates in the world, with about 4 in every 5 Canadians fully vaccinated, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
Having Fauci cast the shadow of Covid implies he is himself the personification of the disease and is responsible for the proliferation of the disease. This plays directly into the hands of the radical right and the anti-vaxxers.
In most cases, if you’ve been adequately vaccinated, “getting” the “Trump Virus” is just a minor annoyance, requiring ‘isolation’ but nothing else to keep it from spreading. Of course, if you’re an idiot, imbecile or moron – or you feel you can’t get vaccinated because of a pre-existing medical condition – you’re screwed.
If you ARE avoiding the vaccines because of a medical condition, a heart-to-heart discussion with a qualified medical provider might give you other options – otherwise your ONLY option is isolation.
Ariail trying to give credence to the “It’s Fauci’s fault. That’s why my being unvaccinated, refusing to wear a mask, and not keeping away from gatherings has nothing to do with its dragging on and on and on. And that’s what killed my parents, my favorite denier podcast host, and several of my favorite RWNJ reporters. It’s all his fault” crowd.
The thing is, it’s not the vaccine that has worn so many out…….it’s the barrage of guidance and rules that are pushed by Dr. Fauci, NIH, FDA, and CDC that are reliably questioned, behind the latest data, and not following what many feel that the data shows.
FDA overrules its own board of science advisors to push boosters on children and adults for one.
Again, it’s not the virus, it’s the constant mantra of panic porn and armageddon scenarios that are not occurring, never were occurring, and are still being pushed otherwise.
You better go back down, Dr Fauci. No matter what happens next, you will be blamed and threatened by the hordes of the great unwashed, uneducated imbeciles!
This is interesting, in a a way. They claim that it is a ‘variation’, so as not to injure the far right. In fact, this virus is evolving, something that does not exist in their small minds.
IndyW over 2 years ago
There’s already another new variant announced today.
Radish the wordsmith over 2 years ago
Covid-infected HIV patient developed 21 mutations, SA study shows
A South African woman suffering from inadequately treated HIV, and who harboured Covid-19 for nine months, experienced the respiratory virus develop at least 21 mutations while in her body, according to a study.
Once the 22-year-old adhered to the anti-retroviral medication used to treat HIV and her immune system strengthened, she was able overcome the Covid-19 infection within six to nine weeks, the study led by scientists from Stellenbosch University and the University the University of KwaZulu-Natal showed. The research has not been peer reviewed.
The study adds to evidence that Covid-19 may mutate rapidly when harboured by immunosuppressed individuals such as those not taking medication to treat HIV, and this may lead to the development of new variants. The Beta variant, with which the patient in the study was infected, was discovered in SA, as was the Omicron variant.
“This case, like others before, describes a potential pathway for the emergence of novel variants,” the scientists said, stressing it was a hypothesis.
“Our experience reinforces previous reports that effective anti-retroviral treatment is the key to controlling such events.”
SA has the world’s biggest HIV epidemic with 8.2-million of its 60-million people infected with the virus which weakens the immune system.
The coronavirus harboured by the patient in the study developed at least 10 mutations on the spike protein, which allows it to bind with cells, and 11 other mutations, the scientists said. Some of the changes were common to those seen in the Omicron and Lambda variants while other were consistent with mutations that allow the virus to evade antibodies.
https://theworldnews.net/za-news/covid-infected-hiv-patient-developed-21-mutations-sa-study-shows
DrDon1 over 2 years ago
Just who are “they?” Folks who have difficulty dealing with reality?
Radish the wordsmith over 2 years ago
Justin Trudeau, Canadian Prime Minister, tests positive for Covid-19
Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has tested positive for Covid-19, he announced Monday, as his nation continues to face a surge in cases due to the Omicron variant, as well as rowdy protests in the capital over pandemic health restrictions.
“This morning, I tested positive for COVID-19,” tweeted Trudeau, who is fully vaccinated and boosted. “I’m feeling fine — and I’ll continue to work remotely this week while following public health guidelines. Everyone, please get vaccinated and get boosted.”
Canada has one of the highest vaccination rates in the world, with about 4 in every 5 Canadians fully vaccinated, according to data from Johns Hopkins University.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/justin-trudeau-canadian-prime-minister-tests-positive-for-covid-19/ar-AATkwUI?ocid=msedgntp
Not the Smartest Man On the Planet -- Maybe Close Premium Member over 2 years ago
Having Fauci cast the shadow of Covid implies he is himself the personification of the disease and is responsible for the proliferation of the disease. This plays directly into the hands of the radical right and the anti-vaxxers.
Radish the wordsmith over 2 years ago
Death rate of unvaccinated = 10 x rate of vaxxed and 20 x rate of boosted
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2022/1/30/2077693/-Death-rate-of-unvaccinated-10-x-rate-of-vaxxed-and-20-x-rate-of-boosted?utm_campaign=trending
wellis1947 Premium Member over 2 years ago
In most cases, if you’ve been adequately vaccinated, “getting” the “Trump Virus” is just a minor annoyance, requiring ‘isolation’ but nothing else to keep it from spreading. Of course, if you’re an idiot, imbecile or moron – or you feel you can’t get vaccinated because of a pre-existing medical condition – you’re screwed.
If you ARE avoiding the vaccines because of a medical condition, a heart-to-heart discussion with a qualified medical provider might give you other options – otherwise your ONLY option is isolation.
Radish the wordsmith over 2 years ago
Another desperately ill anti-vaxxer says no to an organ transplant because he was born ‘free’
https://www.dailykos.com/stories/2022/1/30/2077665/-Another-desperately-ill-anti-vaxxer-says-no-to-an-organ-transplant-because-he-was-born-free?utm_campaign=recent
Display over 2 years ago
Ariail trying to give credence to the “It’s Fauci’s fault. That’s why my being unvaccinated, refusing to wear a mask, and not keeping away from gatherings has nothing to do with its dragging on and on and on. And that’s what killed my parents, my favorite denier podcast host, and several of my favorite RWNJ reporters. It’s all his fault” crowd.
"It's the End of the World!!!" Premium Member over 2 years ago
The thing is, it’s not the vaccine that has worn so many out…….it’s the barrage of guidance and rules that are pushed by Dr. Fauci, NIH, FDA, and CDC that are reliably questioned, behind the latest data, and not following what many feel that the data shows.
FDA overrules its own board of science advisors to push boosters on children and adults for one.
Again, it’s not the virus, it’s the constant mantra of panic porn and armageddon scenarios that are not occurring, never were occurring, and are still being pushed otherwise.
moosemin over 2 years ago
You better go back down, Dr Fauci. No matter what happens next, you will be blamed and threatened by the hordes of the great unwashed, uneducated imbeciles!
FrankErnesto over 2 years ago
This is interesting, in a a way. They claim that it is a ‘variation’, so as not to injure the far right. In fact, this virus is evolving, something that does not exist in their small minds.