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HIV-2 how many subtypes?
a) 1
b) 2
c) 3
d) 4

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Final answer:

HIV-2 has 2 subtypes: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-2 is mainly found in West Africa.

Step-by-step explanation:

The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has two main variants: HIV-1 and HIV-2. HIV-1 occurs worldwide, whereas HIV-2 is mainly found in West Africa. Therefore, the answer to the question is b) 2.

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