Research confirms the link of HIV in the emergence of Omicron

The connection between HIV/AIDS and the new variant Omicron 

The Omicron variant that mutated from the novel Covid-19 was discovered in South Africa on 24 November. Since then, this variant has spread swiftly over the world. However, it is still unclear where and how this variant originated. But one thing that is definite regarding this new variant is that it did not arise from any of the other versions of COVID-19 known as Alpha, Beta, or Delta. It begins with the deadly coronavirus which has not stopped spreading since the last year.

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There are several explanations about the origin of this novel variant by medical researchers. While some believe Omicron originated in a distant location of southern Africa, others believe it evolved in infected animals like rats and subsequently made its way to humans. Another theory says that this variant is introduced by a person with a weakened immune system, such as someone undergoing cancer treatment or someone living with uncontrolled HIV/AIDS. Due to a lack of immunity, this virus is able to mutate further leading to this level of threat in all countries.

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This new novel variant Omicron has over fifty different mutations. At least 30 of these are found in the spike protein, where the virus utilizes it to enter the host cells. According to a particular theory, the huge number of HIV patients in South Africa may be responsible to create an optimal environment for the emergence of Omicron. HIV affects over two-thirds of the global population in South Africa. In an interview with Medical News Today a research associate at the University of Cambridge, Dr. Steven Kemp said that the high frequency of HIV may have led to the evolution of the Omicron form. He further added that however, it is crucial to note that HIV is not the only disease that can produce immunosuppression in people. Therefore World Health Organization has also classified it as a "variant of concern".

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This new Covid variant has caused widespread concern, with countries prohibiting flights from South Africa, where it was identified, to other African countries. Several governments have strengthened restrictions to control the variant. These days, the global HIV/AIDS pandemic is barely acknowledged. In 2020, more than 600,000 individuals died from AIDS-related illnesses worldwide, while international attention was focused merely on COVID-19.

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