Scientist recently reported they've discovered a rare new strain of the Human Immuno-deficiency Virus or HIV for the first time in 19 years.
According to Abbots Laboratories which made the discovery, the strain is part of the Group M version of the HIV-1 that is globally known. Because the virus has different strains and subtypes, it has the ability to change and mutate.
Joining us is Dr Kuku Appiah, the Director of Medical and Science Affairs in Africa for Abbott Rapid Diagnostic.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on Social Media.
According to Abbots Laboratories which made the discovery, the strain is part of the Group M version of the HIV-1 that is globally known. Because the virus has different strains and subtypes, it has the ability to change and mutate.
Joining us is Dr Kuku Appiah, the Director of Medical and Science Affairs in Africa for Abbott Rapid Diagnostic.
For more news, visit sabcnews.com and also #SABCNews on Social Media.
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