Question

Which ape virus is most closely related to the HIV virus that has killed about 39 million people due to AIDS?

Answer 1

Answer:

Chimpanzee's virus is most closely related to the HIV virus that has killed about 39 million people due to AIDS.

Answer 2

The ape virus that is most closely related to the Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV), which has killed thirty-nine million people due to AIDS is known as the Simian Immunodeficiency virus.

• This virus is also known as SIV (SIVcpz) and closely resembles the HIV-1 virus variety
• Research has revealed that the HIV virus has developed as a result of an adaptation of the SIV virus, allowing it to infect humans as well
• It is postulated that the virus first infected hunters as they were in close contact with infected apes and chimps
• The SIV group of viruses consist of about 40 different strains that are capable of infecting chimps, apes, gorillas, as well as a few species of monkeys

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