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National molecular surveillance of recently acquired HIV infections in Germany, 2013 to 2014.
Euro surveillance : bulletin Europeen sur les maladies transmissibles = European communicable disease bulletin - 12 Jan 2017
Hauser Andrea, Hofmann Alexandra, Hanke Kirsten, Bremer Viviane, Bartmeyer Barbara, Kuecherer Claudia, Bannert Norbert
Abstract excerpt
To enable an up-to-date molecular analysis of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) genotypes circulating in Germany we have established a surveillance system based on recently acquired HIV infections. New HIV infections are reported to the Robert Koch Institute as a statutory duty for anonymous notification. In 2013 and 2014, a dried serum spot (DSS) sample was received from 6,371 newly diagnosed HIV-cases; their...
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