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  • Etienne de Harven

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  • Continuum

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  • HIV Isolation

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  • HIV Isolation Validity

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  • Editorial Article

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  • 1998

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  • The content discusses retroviral isolation methods, focusing on the work of Dr. Etienne de Harven. It critiques the reliance on 'HIV markers' and highlights methodological issues.

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  • The content, titled "Remarks on Methods for Retroviral Isolation," discusses the limitations of current methods for isolating retroviruses, particularly in relation to HIV/AIDS research. The author highlights the lack of scientific evidence demonstrating the direct isolation of retroviruses from AIDS patients using electron microscopy or molecular markers. The content questions the validity of the HIV/AIDS hypothesis and criticizes the reliance on HIV "markers" in research and clinical trials. It also mentions the use of antiviral drugs and the measurement of "viral load" in treated patients. Overall, the content suggests that the current methods and markers used in HIV/AIDS research may be flawed and calls for a reevaluation of the hypothesis.

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Author's address:
Dr Etienne de Harven
le Mas Pitou,
2879 Route de Grasse
06530 Saint Cezaire sur Siagne, France