HIV Genome (IMAGE) Walter and Eliza Hall Institute Caption HIV virions, like the one depicted here in red, can hide inside immune cells and escape detection by the body. This is the main barrier to current cure efforts. Credit: Drew Berry, wehi.tv Credit Credit: Drew Berry, wehi.tv Usage Restrictions Free to share, must credit. License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.