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  • 04/07/2023

What is the main difference between HIV-1 and HIV-2?

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Dr. Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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  • MBBS
  • 6+ Yrs
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The main difference is HIV-2 is characterised by lower transmissibility and reduced likelihood of progression to AIDS

Dr. Dhankecha Suggests...

Take a COOMBS TEST (INDIRECT) / INDIRECT ANTIGLOBULIN Test or Take a NT-PRO BNP (N-TERMINAL PRO BRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE) Test

Book COOMBS TEST (INDIRECT) / INDIRECT ANTIGLOBULIN TestBook NT-PRO BNP (N-TERMINAL PRO BRAIN NATRIURETIC PEPTIDE) Test

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