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Epidemiological trends of HIV-1 infection in blood donors from Catalonia, Spain (2005-2014).
Transfusion - 1 Sept 2017
Bes Marta, Piron Maria, Casamitjana Natàlia, Gregori Josep, Esteban Juan Ignacio, Ribera Esteban, Quer Josep, Puig Lluís, Sauleda Sílvia
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BACKGROUND: Human immunodeficiency virus 1 (HIV-1) subtype B is predominant in Spain. However, the recent arrival of immigrant populations has increased the prevalence of non-B subtypes and circulating recombinant forms. The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence of HIV-1 subtypes and transmitted drug-resistance mutations in blood donors from the Catalonian region (northeastern Spain). STUDY...
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