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A cheap and open HIV viral load technique applicable in routine analysis in a resource limited setting with a wide HIV genetic diversity.
Virology journal - 14 Nov 2017
Ngo-Malabo Elodie Téclaire, Ngoupo T Paul Alain, Zekeng Martin, Ngono Valérie, Ngono Laure, Sadeuh-Mba Serge Alain, Njouom Richard, Kfutwah Anfumbom
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: HIV infection in Cameroon is characterized by a great viral diversity with all HIV-1 groups (M, N, O, and P) and HIV-2 in circulation. HIV group determination is very important if tailored viral load analysis and treatments are to be applied. In our laboratory, HIV viral load is carried out using two platforms; Biocentric and Abbott depending on the HIV group identified. Biocentric which quantifies...
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