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Human leukocyte antigens class I and class II alleles associated with vertical human immunodeficiency virus transmission - an exploratory study from Mumbai, India.
Indian journal of dermatology, venereology and leprology - 1 Jan 2000
Ahir-Bist Swati, Chavan Vijay, Padmaja Samant Mavani, Nanavati Ruchi, Mehta Preeti, Mania-Pramanik Jayanti
Abstract excerpt
Background Human leukocyte antigens (HLA) an important host genetic factor is responsible for influencing human immunodeficiency virus/acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (HIV/AIDS) transmission and disease progression. Contributions of HLA I and II alleles have not been reported in the Indian population with respect to vertical HIV transmission. Aim In the current study we determined the frequencies of HLA class...
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