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Andrew Stimpson (born 1980 in Largs, Scotland) is a Scottish man who tested negative for HIV fourteen months after an initial test returned a positive result. While there have been anecdotal reports from Africa of people fighting off the virus, Stimpson's case was the first to have been medically tested. Wikipedia does not have an article with this exact name. ... To suggest a relevant news story for the main page, refer to the criteria then add your suggestion at the candidates page. ... The seafront at Largs Largs is a burgh in North Ayrshire, Scotland about 33 miles from Glasgow. ... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the UK Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... To meet Wikipedias quality standards, this article or section may require cleanup. ... Human immunodeficiency virus, commonly known by the acronym HIV, is a retrovirus that primarily infects vital components of the human immune system such as CD4+ T cells, macrophages and dendritic cells. ... Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most populous continent, after Asia. ...

After having contracted the disease from his HIV-positive boyfriend Juan Gomez (born 1961), Stimpson first stated that he felt "tired, weak and feverish" and had three blood test at the Victoria Clinic for Sexual Health in West London. In October 2003, Stimpson was offered another test, which came back negative. He claimed he was "baffled" and "convinced there must have been a mistake." He sued the hospital, but two later tests confirmed that both results were correct. Human immunodeficiency virus, commonly known by the acronym HIV, is a retrovirus that primarily infects vital components of the human immune system such as CD4+ T cells, macrophages and dendritic cells. ... Blood tests are laboratory tests done on blood to gain an appreciation of disease states and the function of organs. ... Greater London and the Regions of England. ...

As Stimpson was in the early stages of HIV, he was not taking any medication for the disease, and was only prescribed daily supplement. Stimpson and Juan began having unprotected sex after the positive test result, assuming they had nothing to lose, which makes Stimpson's negative status especially surprising. Human immunodeficiency virus, commonly known by the acronym HIV, is a retrovirus that primarily infects vital components of the human immune system such as CD4+ T cells, macrophages and dendritic cells. ... Depending on context, a supplement can refer to: a nutritional supplement taken by people to enhance their diets; it can include vitamins, minerals, fiber, and/or protein, among other additives; bodybuilding supplements, a specific subset of nutritional supplements taken by those wishing to gain muscle mass the pet or livestock...

While the hospital couldn't confirm if Stimpson has actually been cured of the disease, Stimpson has been urged, and reportedly denying, the offer to perform further tests in hope of reproducing the result in others.

References

• “Doctors baffled as HIV man ‘cures’ himself,” The Sunday Times (UK), November 13, 2005.
• “Caution over HIV 'cure' claims,” BBC, November 13, 2005.
• “U.K. Hospital Urges Patient to Seek Tests After Shaking Off HIV,” Bloomberg, November 13, 2005.

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