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Q: Types of HIV & Detecting new types
asked by: DoctorQuestion on July 31st, 2006
how do we detect a new type of hiv virus


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Dr. Nikola Gjuzelov , MD
replied on August 3rd, 2006
HIV, Aids Answer A1300
For now there are 2 types of HIV: HIV-1 and HIV-2.
HIV-1 has several subtypes (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and O) typically found across geographic regions. HIV-2 doesn’t have subtypes and is more common in Western Africa. Both types are transmitted in the same manner and are connected with the same opportunistic infections. New types of HIV can be detected only via genetic research.



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