A patient states that she has heard of two types of HIV and asks the nurse what the difference is between HIV type 1 and HIV type 2.Which response by the nurse is correct?

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HIV-1 is the most common cause of HIV infection in the United States,Europe,and Asia.HIV-2 is widespread in western Africa.Research has also shown that HIV-2 spreads at a lower rate,has a lower plasma viral load,and takes longer to incubate,and those infected with this strain have a lesser risk of developing full-blown AIDS.Both types of HIV are retroviruses.

A Patient States That She Has Heard of Two Types