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Adam Castillejo

b. 1980

Second person known to have been cured of HIV infection

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About Adam Castillejo

Born 1980. Adam Castillejo is a Venezuelan and British cook and motivational speaker, known for HIV.

Adam Castillejo (born 1979 or 1980), also known as "The London Patient", is the second person known to have been cured of HIV infection. Castillejo, who is British-Venezuelan and has mixed European ancestry, lives in London. He has previously worked as a chef and is now a motivational speaker.

Diagnosed in 2003, his body became resistant to HIV infection after receiving a bone marrow transplant in 2016 to treat Hodgkin's lymphoma. The German donor carried the CCR5-Δ32 mutation which gives resistance from HIV infection. He was treated by Professor Ravindra Gupta.

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Important facts

Born
1980, Caracas
Birth century
Known for
HIV
Also known as
London Patient, the London Patient

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped Adam Castillejo's

Frequently asked questions

Who is Adam Castillejo?

second person known to have been cured of HIV infection

When was Adam Castillejo born?

Adam Castillejo was born in 1980 in Caracas.

What is Adam Castillejo's occupation?

Adam Castillejo is a cook and motivational speaker.

What is Adam Castillejo known for?

Adam Castillejo is known for HIV.

What nationality is Adam Castillejo?

Adam Castillejo is Venezuelan and British.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: Adam Castillejo

· Wikidata: Q105359301

· DBpedia: Adam Castillejo

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