Scientists identify new HIV subtype


PETALING JAYA: For the first time in 20 years, a new subtype of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) has been identified.

Known as subtype L, it is to be classified under the HIV-1 Group M strain, which causes over 90% of HIV infections in the world.

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