HHV-6 New York Native Flashback #5
"HHV-6 is an extremely efficient killer of T-cells and Robert Gallo and co-workers at the National Cancer Institute are currently considering 'the possible cofactor role of HHV-6 in the T-4 depletion seen in AIDS.' They state that 'HHV-6 replication may increase with declining immune function,' and also that 'HHV-6 may sometimes enhance disease progression.' " --Neenyah Ostrom, New York Native , November 28, 1988 The New York Native 1980-1997 A 20th Century Newspaper of Firsts 1. First newspaper to break the story of AIDS. 2. First newspaper to make AIDS its signature story. 3. First newspaper the Centers for Disease Control leaked news of the discovery of what the institution thought was the "cause of AIDS. 4. First newspaper to do an in-depth interview with Robert Gallo. 5. The first newspaper to raise questions on a regular basis about Robert Gallo's so-called "discovery," and to provide thor...