HIV-2
noun
: a retrovirus (Lentivirus humimdef2) that is mainly present in western Africa, is closely related in structure to SIV of monkeys, and is less virulent than HIV-1
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Donors must be tested for HIV-1 and HIV-2, hepatitis B and C, syphilis and more to be eligible to donate their milk, according to Amy Trotter, community relations director.
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Feb. 2024
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Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Feb. 2024
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HIV-2
noun
: a retrovirus (Lentivirus humimdef2) that is mainly present in West Africa, that is closely related in structure to SIV of monkeys and may have crossed over to humans, and that is less virulent and has a longer incubation period than HIV-1
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