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HIV type 1 subtype distribution, multiple infections, sexual networks, and partnership histories in female sex workers in Kampala, Uganda.
AIDS research and human retroviruses - 1 Apr 2012
Ssemwanga Deogratius, Ndembi Nicaise, Lyagoba Fred, Bukenya Justine, Seeley Janet, Vandepitte Judith, Grosskurth Heiner, Kaleebu Pontiano
Abstract excerpt
We investigated for the first time the subtype distribution, prevalence of multiple HIV-1 infections, sexual networks, and partnership histories in a cohort of women engaged in high-risk sexual behavior such as female sex workers (FSWs) and women employed in entertainment facilities. Viral RNA was extracted from blood samples collected from 324 HIV-1-positive women; the gp-41 and pol-IN genes were directly...
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