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Re: Re: Where is the evidence for the existence of the "HIV" genome

Already the goal posts have moved. Initially, it was about whether HIV DNA has been found in T-cells. Several qualifications have been added. I expect more will follow.

Gallo reported finding HIV DNA in PBMCs in 1984. Molecular characterization of human T-cell leukemia (lymphotropic) virus type III in the acquired immune deficiency syndrome.

This study did indicate that only a small number of T-cells are infected with HIV and that lymph nodes and spleen cells are a better place to look. The Perth Group are already aware of this paper and choose to ignore it.

I do not believe that the Perth Group will be easily separated from their dogma by evidence. Nevertheless, I will play their game. Here is a reference showing full length HIV genomes (minus the 5' LTR) recovered form various tissue cells including PBMCs, lymph nodes and spleen cells. Biological characterization of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 clones derived from different organs of an AIDS patient by long-range PCR.

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