HIV-1 and HIV-1 are very similar except that:
-HIV-2 progresses far more quickly
-HIV-1 is that to have arisen from FIV, Feline Immunodeficiency Virus
-HIV-2 is more widespread
-HIV-2 is resident in high percentages in some populations
-All are correct
HIV-1 and HIV-2:
Both have similar mode of transmission.
Evolution is attributes from monkeys. Closest to Simian Immunodeficiency Virus (SIV)
Difference:
Characteristics |
HIV-1 |
HIV-2 |
Distribution |
Worldwide distribution or global distribution (95% of cases) |
Distributed mainly in Africa (West Africa). More in |
Virulence |
More virulent, faster progression |
Less virulent, slower progression |
Immune activation |
Higher |
Lower |
CD4 count |
Lower |
Higher |
Thus, HIV-2 are more in African community.
Answer:HIV-2 is resident in high percentages in some populations
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