Is HIV becoming more virulent? | Mystery Rays from Outer Space
iruses (and other pathogens, of course) can become more or less virulent over time. This is generally a side effect; the virus couldn’t care less whether it kills its host or not, but it does care deeply about how well it is transmitted to new hosts, because if that’s not efficient then the virus will die out. Full Story »
Posted by Erin Fahey
