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Predominance of Subtype A and G HIV Type 1 in Nigeria, with Geographical Differences in Their Distribution
1 Mar 2000
Abstract excerpt
The purpose of this study was to generate data on the relative prevalences of the HIV-1 subtypes circulating in Nigeria. A total of 252 HIV-1-positive samples collected during an epidemiologic survey conducted in April 1996 were genetically characterized by HMA (heteroduplex mobility assay) and/or sequencing. Samples were collected in Lagos, Calabar, Kano, and Maiduguri. Overall, the predominant env subtypes were...
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