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Sequence Note: Identification of a New HIV-2 Subtype Based on Phylogenetic Analysis of Full-Length Genomic Sequence
10 Jun 2000
Abstract excerpt
Human immunodeficiency virus type 2 (HIV-2) and simian immunodeficiency virus from sooty mangabey (SIV(SM) form one of the six primate lentivirus lineages. The close phylogenetic relationship and geographic coincidence indicate that HIV-2 originated from cross-species transmission of SIV(SM) to humans. HIV-2 exhibits considerable genetic diversity, with subtypes A-F identified. Previously, we reported the partial...
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