Article
Molecular epidemiology of HIV in two highly endemic areas of northeastern South Africa.
Archives of virology - 1 Mar 2012
Iweriebor Benson Chuks, Mavhandu Lufuno Grace, Masebe Tracy, Rekosh David, Hammarskjold Marie-Louise, Mphahlele Jeffrey M, Bessong Pascal Obong
Abstract excerpt
There is paucity of data on the genetic landscape of HIV-1 viruses circulating in the Limpopo Province of northeastern South Africa. Here, we examine the genetic diversity of viruses from Bela-Bela and Musina, two towns with high HIV prevalence. Between June 2007 and March 2008, blood samples were collected from antiretroviral-drug-naïve individuals. Viruses were analyzed for genetic subtypes and drug resistance...
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
