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Characterization of acute HIV-1 infection in high-risk Nigerian populations.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 15 Apr 2012
Charurat Man, Nasidi Abdulsalami, Delaney Kevin, Saidu Ahmed, Croxton Taelisha, Mondal Prosanta, Aliyu Gambo Gumel, Constantine Niel, Abimiku Alash'le, Carr Jean K, Vertefeuille John, Blattner William
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BACKGROUND: Acute phase of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection (AHI) may account for a significant proportion of HIV-1 transmission. We identified and characterized individuals in Nigeria with AHI. METHODS: Individuals were tested using a combination of rapid HIV testing in mobile units and laboratory-based specimen pooling for nucleic acid amplification testing. Genome sequences were characterized. A...
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