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Subtype B human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1 mutant that escapes detection in a fourth-generation immunoassay for HIV infection.
Journal of clinical microbiology - 1 Jun 2004
Gaudy Catherine, Moreau Alain, Brunet Sylvie, Descamps Jean-Michel, Deleplanque Pascale, Brand Denys, Barin Francis
Abstract excerpt
We report a case of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1 infection not detected by a highly sensitive combined antigen-antibody assay. The virus was a subtype B strain harboring a unique sequence within the immunodominant epitope of the transmembrane glycoprotein. Immunochemical analysis indicated that this sequence was probably responsible for the failure to detect HIV antibodies.
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