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From: PMARSH1%UA1VM.BITNET@oac.ucla.edu (Phillip Marsh)
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Subject: 'Cure for Aids'
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Date: 4 Jun 90 03:31:53 GMT
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Hi there,
     This is a net response directed to Bill, but it is for the rest of the net
.  I have been hearing little tidbits about the treatment you spoke of. As I un
derstand it the man went thru a 5 hour process where all the blood was removed
from his body, heated to 110 F, cooled and recirculated.  I am not sure what wo
uld happen to the blood cells which were not infected.  I know that some cells,
 bacteria, and virus can exist in temeraptures around 110 for a while but I don
t think 2 hours is within thier range.  The body can fight off the AIDS virus f
or a while (if it couldnt people would immediately begin to get sick after expo
sure).
     As far as people desiring this treatment and other 'drastic' ones I am in
favor of allowing them to try it as long as they wish, possibly in combination
with other treatments, or alone depending on what the doctor reccomends.  If th
e blood heating treatment does work, even partially it could give people a
'lease' on life which they do not have know.  I hope that this is it.  Lets kee
p our fingers crossed, it is about time something like this came along.
Phil