Article
Previously transmitted HIV-1 strains are preferentially selected during subsequent sexual transmissions.
The Journal of infectious diseases - 1 Nov 2012
Redd Andrew D, Collinson-Streng Aleisha N, Chatziandreou Nikolaos, Mullis Caroline E, Laeyendecker Oliver, Martens Craig, Ricklefs Stacy, Kiwanuka Noah, Nyein Phyu Hninn, Lutalo Tom, Grabowski Mary K, Kong Xiangrong, Manucci Jordyn, Sewankambo Nelson, Wawer Maria J, Gray Ronald H, Porcella Stephen F, Fauci Anthony S, Sagar Manish, Serwadda David, Quinn Thomas C
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: A genetic bottleneck is known to exist for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) at the point of sexual transmission. However, the nature of this bottleneck and its effect on viral diversity over time is unclear. METHODS: Interhost and intrahost HIV diversity was analyzed in a stable population in Rakai, Uganda, from 1994 to 2002. HIV-1 envelope sequences from both individuals in initially HIV-discordant...
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