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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 AIDSLast updated on 24 Jul 2025
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How to know my actual HIV status?
Get yourself testedLast updated on 24 Jul 2025
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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.Last updated on 24 Jul 2025
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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.Last updated on 24 Jul 2025
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Why is CD4 lower but my HIV test is negative?
This means the level of HIV in your blood is so low that it doesn't show up in tests. You still have the virus.Last updated on 24 Jul 2025
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What does CD4 count indicate in HIV treatment?
The CD4 cell count is an indicator of immune function in patients living with HIVLast updated on 24 Jul 2025
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