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High genetic diversity of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 in Angola.
AIDS research and human retroviruses - 1 Apr 2005
Bártolo Inês, Epalanga Marta, Bartolomeu José, Fonseca Marlene, Mendes Ana, Gama António, Taveira Nuno
Abstract excerpt
To investigate which HIV-1 genetic forms are circulating in Angola, we have determined the gag and/or env genotypes of 48 isolates from patients living in Cabinda and Luanda provinces. The following subtypes were identified: A1 (18 samples, 38%), C (7, 15%), H (5, 10%), J (3, 6%), G (2, 4%), A2 (2, 4%), F1 (1, 2%), and D (1, 2%). The env gene fragment was untypable in one sample. Discordant subtype...
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