- Some people with HIV cannot spread the virus.
- They are called "elite controllers."
- These people live healthy lives without medicine.
- Researchers want to study their bodies.
- They hope to find new ways to treat HIV.
- Elite controllers are very rare, about one in 200 people.
Difficult words
- controller — A person who manages or regulates something.controllers
- spread — To send or give something to many places.
- virus — A small agent that can make people sick.
- Researchers — People who study something in detail.
- treat — To give medical care or help to someone.
- healthy — In good physical condition; not sick.
- rare — Not common; happening very few times.
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Discussion questions
- What do you think about elite controllers?
- Why is it important to study HIV?
- How can people stay healthy?
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