Aggressive, Drug-Resistant HIV Strain

(New York) Scientists and doctors are feverishly pursuing the cause of a rash of super-aggressive HIV infections. Cases are being studied in New York and Massachusetts where patients have not responded to commonly prescribed medications. In one drug-resistant case, a man progressed from initial diagnosis to full-blown AIDS in three months. Interestingly, a possible lifestyle link to the recreational use of crystal methamphetamine and multiple unprotected sex partners has been suggested and is being investigated.

Experts and officials are urging against overreacting to the alleged new viral strain until research results have been obtained.