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Novel multiplexed HIV/simian immunodeficiency virus antibody detection assay.
Emerging infectious diseases - 1 Dec 2011
Ahuka-Mundeke Steve, Ayouba Ahidjo, Mbala-Kingebeni Placide, Liegeois Florian, Esteban Amandine, Lunguya-Metila Octavie, Demba Didace, Bilulu Guy, Mbenzo-Abokome Valentin, Inogwabini Bila-Isia, Muyembe-Tamfum Jean-Jacques, Delaporte Eric, Peeters Martine
Abstract excerpt
Like most emerging infectious disease viruses, HIV is also of zoonotic origin. To assess the risk for cross-species transmission of simian immunodeficiency viruses (SIVs) from nonhuman primates to humans in the Democratic Republic of Congo, we collected 330 samples derived from nonhuman primate bushmeat at 3 remote forest sites. SIV prevalences were estimated by using a novel high-throughput assay that included...
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