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CCR2, CX3CR1, RANTES and SDF1 genetic polymorphisms influence HIV infection in a Zimbabwean pediatric population.
Journal of infection in developing countries - 15 Oct 2014
Mhandire Kudakwashe, Duri Kerina, Kandawasvika Gwendoline, Chandiwana Precious, Chin'ombe Nyasha, Kanyera Russell Batsirai, Stray-Pedersen Babill, Dandara Collet
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INTRODUCTION: There is growing evidence that polymorphisms in chemokine and chemokine receptor genes influence susceptibility to HIV infection and disease progression. However, not much is documented about the prevalence and effects of chemokine and chemokine receptor gene variations in the Zimbabwean population despite the high burden of HIV/AIDS in the country. This study therefore describes polymorphisms in...
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