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An overview of the molecular and epidemiological features of HIV-1 infection in two major cities of Bahia state, Brazil.
Memorias do Instituto Oswaldo Cruz - 1 Jun 2017
Amaral Amanda Gm, Oliveira Isabele B, Carneiro Diego C, Alcantara Luiz Cj, Monteiro-Cunha Joana P
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BACKGROUND: The high mutation rate of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) has created a public health challenge because the use of antiretroviral drugs can generate selective pressure that drives resistance in these viruses. OBJECTIVE: The aim of this work was to characterise the molecular and epidemiological profile of HIV in Bahia, Brazil. METHODS: DNA sequences from regions of HIV gag, pol, and env genes...
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