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Reduced mother-to-child transmission of HIV associated with infant but not maternal GB virus C infection.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 15 May 2008
Supapol Wendy Bhanich, Remis Robert S, Raboud Janet, Millson Margaret, Tappero Jordan, Kaul Rupert, Kulkarni Prasad, McConnell Michelle S, Mock Philip A, Culnane Mary, McNicholl Janet, Roongpisuthipong Anuvat, Chotpitayasunondh Tawee, Shaffer Nathan, Butera Salvatore
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Prolonged coinfection with GB virus C (GBV-C) has been associated with improved survival in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected adults. We investigated whether maternal or infant GBV-C infection was associated with mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of HIV-1 infection. METHODS: The study population included 1364 HIV-infected pregnant women enrolled in 3 studies of MTCT of HIV in Bangkok,...
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