Abstract:

This review will assess the article titled ‘Achieving a cure for HIV infection: do we have reasons to be optimistic’ written by Valentin Le Douce, et al published in ‘The Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy’.

In the process of portrayal -- its purpose will be defined, the structure of the article be examined in terms of serenity with which any reader can have access to this piece of information. The article will be dissected based upon its authority, accuracy, currency, relevance, objectivity and stability in that order.

The review will also delve into the article’s accessibility and credibility. Upon over all appraisal the article has been found to be well penned -- clear and pertinent.

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