Article
HIV-1 genetic diversity, geographical linkages and antiretroviral drug resistance among individuals from Pakistan.
Archives of virology - 1 Jan 2018
Khan Saeed, Zahid Maria, Qureshi Muhammad Asif, Mughal Muhammad Nouman, Ujjan Ikram Din
Abstract excerpt
Worldwide antiretroviral therapy (ART) has reduced the mortality and morbidity rates in individuals with HIV infection. However, the increasing occurrence of drug resistance is limiting treatment options. In recent years, Pakistan has witnessed a concentrated epidemic of HIV. It is very important to identify geographical linkages and mutations that generate selective pressure and drive resistance of HIV in our...
Topics
- Anti-HIV Agents
- Genetic Variation
- HIV Infections
- HIV-1
- Humans
- Pakistan
- Phylogeny
