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Scientists have identified the first new strain of HIV since the year 2000. It the first time a new subtype of Group M HIV has been identified since classification guidelines were established at the turn of the century.
Group M viruses are responsible for the global pandemic, which can be traced back to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Researchers say the new discovery helps them to stay one step ahead of a mutating virus and avoid new pandemics. Before an unusual virus can be determined a new subtype, three cases of it must be discovered independently.
First new strain of HIV discovered in 19 years
But, are they staying one step ahead?
Group M viruses are responsible for the global pandemic, which can be traced back to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Researchers say the new discovery helps them to stay one step ahead of a mutating virus and avoid new pandemics. Before an unusual virus can be determined a new subtype, three cases of it must be discovered independently.
First new strain of HIV discovered in 19 years
But, are they staying one step ahead?