SUBTYPE


Meaning of SUBTYPE in English

a phylogenetically distinct strain of a microorganism. There are at least 11 subtypes of HIV-1 classified into 2 groups: group M (containing subtypes A through J) and group O. Subtype B is predominant in the U.S. There are 5 known subtypes of HIV-2 (A-E). See also strain.

AIDS English Glossary.      Английский словарь СПИДа.