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HIV-1 and GBV-C co-infection in Venezuela.
Journal of infection in developing countries - 14 Jul 2014
Rodríguez Anny Karely, Garzaro Domingo José, Loureiro Carmen Luisa, Gutiérrez Cristina R, Ameli Gladys, Jaspe Rossana Celeste, Porto Leticia, Monsalve Francisca, Pozada Ángela, Vázquez Luzmary, Quiñones-Mateu Miguel E, Pujol Flor Helene, Rangel Héctor Rafael
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INTRODUCTION: Co-infection with GB virus C (GBV-C) in patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) has been associated with prolonged survival. The aim of this study was to evaluate the prevalence of GBV-C infection among HIV-1-infected patients in Venezuela, and to determine the effects of the co-infection on the levels of relevant cytokines. METHODOLOGY: Plasma samples were collected from 270...
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