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HIV-1 transmitted drug resistance-associated mutations and mutation co-variation in HIV-1 treatment-naïve MSM from 2011 to 2013 in Beijing, China.
BMC infectious diseases - 16 Dec 2014
Jiao Yang, Li Shuming, Li Zhenpeng, Zhang Zheng, Zhao Jianhong, Li Li, Wang Lijuan, Yin Qianqian, Wang Yan, Zeng Zhaoli, Shao Yiming, Ma Liying
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Transmitted drug resistance (TDR) is an important public health issue, because TDR-associated mutation may affect the outcome of antiretroviral treatment potentially or directly. Men who have sex with men (MSM) constitute a major risk group for HIV transmission. However, current reports are scarce on HIV TDR-associated mutations and their co-variation among MSM. METHODS: Blood samples from 262 newly...
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