Gay told CNN the timing of intervention -- before the baby 's HIV diagnosis -- may deserve `` more emphasis than the particular drugs or number of drugs used . '' Baby born with HIV in Florida appears to be free of the virus . She was given high doses of three antiretroviral drugs shortly after birth . This is similar to ' ' ` ` functionally cured '' of HIV . A clinical trial designed to test effectiveness of this treatment is starting soon .
Baby born with HIV in Florida appears to be free of the virus . She was given high doses of three antiretroviral drugs shortly after birth . This is similar to ' ' ` ` functionally cured '' of HIV . A clinical trial designed to test effectiveness of this treatment is starting soon .