Research Topic · Peer-Reviewed

Hiv-2

Human immunodeficiency virus type 2 (HIV-2) is a virus that infects humans and causes AIDS. It is closely related to HIV-1 and is responsible for approximately 5-10% of AIDS cases worldwide. HIV-2 is found primarily in West Africa, where it was initially detected in 1986. It is spread through contact with infected b…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 12 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 63× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2691-8862 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Human immunodeficiency virus type 2 (HIV-2) is a virus that infects humans and causes AIDS. It is closely related to HIV-1 and is responsible for approximately 5-10% of AIDS cases worldwide. HIV-2 is found primarily in West Africa, where it was initially detected in 1986. It is spread through contact with infected bodily fluids, such as through sexual intercourse or injection drug use. HIV-2 infection is treatable with anti-retroviral drugs, but is typically more difficult to treat than HIV-1. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential for reducing the risk of serious health complications, including AIDS. HIV-2 is an important public health issue and preventing its spread is a key goal of public health efforts.

Research published in this journal

12 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 12 articles above have been cited 63 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

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Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Current Viruses and Treatment Methodologies (ISSN 2691-8862).

Journal editorial board
Dr. Anantha Harijith · United States

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