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Multiple Introduction and Naturally Occuring Drug Resistance of HCV among HIV-Infected Intravenous Drug Users in Yunnan: An Origin of China's HIV/HCV Epidemics.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2015
Chen Min, Ma Yanling, Chen Huichao, Luo Hongbing, Dai Jie, Song Lijun, Yang Chaojun, Mei Jingyuan, Yang Li, Dong Lijuan, Jia Manhong, Lu Lin
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: The human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) epidemic in China historically stemmed from intravenous drug users (IDUs) in Yunnan. Due to a shared transmission route, hepatitis C virus (HCV)/HIV-1 co-infection is common. Here, we investigated HCV genetic characteristics and baseline drug resistance among HIV-infected IDUs in Yunnan. METHODS: Blood samples of 432 HIV-1/HCV co-infected IDUs were collected...
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