ADVERTISEMENTHowever, the study also found that after starting treatment, individuals with the VB variant had similar immune system recovery and survival to individuals with other HIV variants. In total, the team found 109 people infected with the VB variant, with only four living outside the Netherlands, but still in western Europe. ADVERTISEMENT500 mutationsThe HIV virus is constantly evolving, so much so that each person infected has a slightly different version. In addition to its increased impact on the immune system, the team also found the VB variant to be more highly transmissible. “This limits the amount of time HIV can damage an individual’s immune system and jeopardize their health,” added Fraser.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer February 05, 2022 02:32 UTC