Article
Deciphering the complex distribution of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 subtypes among different cohorts in Northern Tanzania.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2013
Njai Harr F, Ewings Fiona M, Lyimo Eric, Foulongne Vincent, Ngerageza Dhamira, Mongi Aika, Ssemwanga Deogratius, Andreasen Aura, Nyombi Balthazar, Ao Tony, Michael Denna, Urassa Mark, Todd Jim, Zaba Basia, Changalucha John, Hayes Richard, Kapiga Saidi H
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Increased understanding of the genetic diversity of HIV-1 is challenging but important in the development of an effective vaccine. We aimed to describe the distribution of HIV-1 subtypes in northern Tanzania among women enrolled in studies preparing for HIV-1 prevention trials (hospitality facility-worker cohorts), and among men and women in an open cohort demographic surveillance system (Kisesa...
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