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Glossary


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One of three groups into which different strains of HIV-1One of two distinct HIV species, HIV-1 is the predominant type in Australia and around the world. have been classified: group M ("major"), group OOne of three groups into which different strains of HIV-1 have been classified: group M ("major"), group O ("outlier") and group N ("new"). The vast majority of HIV strains belong to group M. ("outlier") and group N ("new"). The vast majority of HIV strains belong to group M.

See also: HIV-1, strain, subtype