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Evolution of viruses and their impact on human life: HIV-1 subgroup M.
APMIS. Supplementum - 1 Jan 2008
Becker Yechiel
Abstract excerpt
The history of mankind over many millennia has been marred by many epidemics caused by viruses which infect the human respiratory system and alimentary tract. The current HIV-1/AIDS pandemic, however, is caused by one virus mutant, HIV-1M, which has evolved to infect humans through the genitals. The virus is able to use the innate system cells of the infected individual to inactivate the adaptive immune system,...
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