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What exactly is simian immuno deficiency virus?
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SIV: This is the virus which produces disease in chimps and other simians and is presumed to be the precursor to HIV by mutation. The virus got into humans through butchers cutting their hands while preparing monkeys and other simians for market, or by other routes.
Answered 6/10/2014
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