Understanding viral diversity - September 2003. Why are there so many different versions of HIV?

From:
Department for International Development
Published
1 January 2003
Document Type:
Briefing
Theme:
Health
Authors:
International AIDS Vaccine Initiative

Abstract

The factsheet describes the origins of the diversity of HIV strains and the processes of recombination and mutation that allow the virus to continue changing. It also outlines the geographical distribution of current HIV types. The implications of viral diversity for vaccine development are considered.

Citation

Vax Online Primer

Published 1 January 2003
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