Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) subtype diversity in Busia, Western Kenya

HIV infection is currently the single biggest epidemic globally. HIV the etiologic agent for AIDS is divided into two types: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-2 is rare and is mainly found in some parts of West Africa. HIV-1 accounts for most cases of AIDS reported globally. HIV-1 strains can be classified into four groups: The major group M, group O, group N and the most recent group P. All of which may...
Source: African Journal of Microbiology Research - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research