kmguru
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Gorillas have been found, for the first time, to be a source of HIV.
Previous research had shown the HIV-1 strain, the main source of human infections, with 33m cases worldwide, originated from a virus in chimpanzees.
But researchers have now discovered an HIV infection in a Cameroonian woman which is clearly linked to a gorilla strain, Nature Medicine reports.
A researcher told the BBC that though it is a new type of HIV, current drugs may still help combat its effects.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8175379.stm
When Gorillas screw Chimpanzees...this is what happens....
Previous research had shown the HIV-1 strain, the main source of human infections, with 33m cases worldwide, originated from a virus in chimpanzees.
But researchers have now discovered an HIV infection in a Cameroonian woman which is clearly linked to a gorilla strain, Nature Medicine reports.
A researcher told the BBC that though it is a new type of HIV, current drugs may still help combat its effects.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8175379.stm
When Gorillas screw Chimpanzees...this is what happens....