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What is the main difference between HIV-1 and HIV-2?
What is the main difference between HIV-1 and HIV-2?
What is the main difference between HIV-1 and HIV-2?
The main difference is HIV-2 is characterised by lower transmissibility and reduced likelihood of progression to AIDS
Last updated on 12 Dec 2024
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What is the definition of HIV-1 subtype C?
Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) subtype C (C-HIV) is the most prevalent form of HIV-1 globally, accounting for approximately 50% of infections worldwide.
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Will an HIV test detect AIDS?
Yes
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How to know my actual HIV status?
Get yourself tested
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Does an eliza test detect only HIV or aids as well?
Yes. The enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) tests a patient's blood sample for antibodies.
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Can prednisone affect the HIV antibody test?
No it does not slow down results
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