We can be exposed to HIV many times without being chronically infected. Our immune system will get rid of the virus within a few weeks, if you have a…

- Luc Montagnier

The idea of the live-virus vaccine is to produce in a continuous way some viral antigens.

- Luc Montagnier

Since most of the transmission is sexual transmission, you have a regional or local response to the virus.

- Luc Montagnier

It's clear that prevention will never be sufficient. That's why we need a vaccine that will be safe.

- Luc Montagnier

AIDS win be our first priority, but in two years' time we don't know where AIDS research will stand, so we are also thinking of activity on other dis…

- Luc Montagnier

We don't know why, but there are some gradients of infection.

- Luc Montagnier

It's easier to learn things for life by the age of 12 and not the age of 18. This is just my guess.

- Luc Montagnier

AIDS does not inevitably lead to death, especially if you suppress the co-factors that support the disease. It is very important to tell this to peop…

- Luc Montagnier

Psychological factors are critical in supporting immune function. If you suppress this psychological support by telling someone he's condemned to die…

- Luc Montagnier