CHARACTERISTICS | HIV-1 | HIV-2 |
---|---|---|
Infectivity | High | Low |
Virulence | High | Low |
Heterosexual Spread | Higher | Lower |
Vertical Transmission | 20-25% | ≤5% |
Genetic Diversity | -- | Lower |
Prevalence | Global | West Africa |
Origin | Common Chimpanzee | Sooty Mangabey |
Time to Aids | ≤10 Years | ≥20 Years |