[Genetic evolution between HIV-1 groups M and O: HIV-1/MO recombinant forms].

Abstract excerpt

Genetic recombination is a key process in the evolution of HIV-1. The co-circulation of genetically divergent variants of groups M and O in the same geographical areas has led to the description of 20 HIV-1/M+O dual infections and 20 unique HIV-1/MO recombinant forms (URF_MO). Their virological and pathophysiological consequences are unknown, but their viability raises questions about the selection process during...

Topics

• HIV-1
• Humans
• HIV Infections
• Recombination, Genetic
• Evolution, Molecular
• Genetic Variation
• Phylogeny