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Molecular characterisation of newly identified HIV-1 infections in Curitiba, Brazil: preponderance of clade C among males with recent infections.
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 1 Dec 2008
Ferreira João Leandro de Paula, Thomaz Mariana, Rodrigues Rosangela, Harrad David, Oliveira Cristina Mendes, Oliveira Carmem Aparecida de Freitas, Batista João Paulo Gervasio, Ito Tomoko Sezazake, Brigido Luis Fernando de Macedo
Abstract excerpt
As in many areas of Brazil, the AIDS epidemic in Curitiba is relatively stable, but surveillance is important to support public policy. The molecular characteristics of HIV may be instrumental for monitoring epidemic trends. We evaluated plasma HIV-1 RNA (n = 37) from 38 cases presenting with positive serology, who were among 820 consenting volunteers visiting the downtown counselling and serology testing centre....
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