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Circulation of multiple patterns of unique recombinant forms B/CRF02_AG in France: precursor signs of the emergence of an upcoming CRF B/02.
AIDS (London, England) - 17 Jul 2011
Leoz Marie, Chaix Marie-Laure, Delaugerre Constance, Rivoisy Claire, Meyer Laurence, Rouzioux Christine, Simon François, Plantier Jean-Christophe
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: HIV-1 group M is characterized by substantial genetic diversity, and includes nine subtypes, more than 45 circulating recombinant forms (CRFs), and numerous unique recombinant forms (URFs). In France, the epidemic is characterized by predominance of subtype B strains, increasing prevalence of non-B subtypes (CRF02_AG being the most prevalent) and increasing at-risk behaviour in the MSM population. The...
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