Is it possible to rid the body of a retrovirus like HIV with immune stimulation alone?

Question

"The team discovered much higher levels of PD-1 than is normal in HIV patients, which Sékaly said keeps virus-fighting T-cells too relaxed.

By stimulating the PD-1 protein, Sékaly succeeded in preventing the virus from making the immune system's T-cells dysfunctional and allowed them to get on with the job of fighting the virus."

According to this they can reactivate the CD4+ T cells that are inactive due to the virus. Would the immune system then be able to remove the virus?

Answer 1

The main problem with this theory is that HIV has a tendency to hide from the immune system. By the time that the immune system is able to recognize the HIV, it's already been attacked.
This technique may work if you can catch the HIV in early stages, or right after exposure. It could be a great way to prevent HIV after exposure, like the series of medications that are given to medical personnel when they are exposed to HIV or AIDS due to needle stick or other accidental contamination.
I don't think it would work as well for someone whose immune system has already been compromised.

Answer 2

Got to this site: glycoscience.org and also read what I wrote about HIV in Africa on my page.

A strong immune system is the key to all disease, viruses and infections period.

MIT says We Will change the world of health care.

Answer 3

I don't think so