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Record 1 2001-07-31

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Human Diseases
  • Immunology
CONT

There are two types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 is responsible for the vast majority of AIDS in the United States. HIV-2, seen more often in western Africa, has a slower course than HIV-1. There are many strains of both types and the virus mutates rapidly, a trait that has made it especially difficult for researchers to find an effective treatment or vaccine.

Key term(s)
  • human immunodeficiency virus type 2
  • human immunodeficiency virus type II
  • VIH 2

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Maladies humaines
  • Immunologie
CONT

En 1985, a été découverte une seconde forme de virus [VIH1], le VIH2 présente surtout en Afrique Orientale.

Spanish

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