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Identification of a Novel HIV-1 Circulating Recombinant Form (CRF181_BC) with a Unique Subtype B Backbone from the China-Myanmar Border Region.
AIDS research and human retroviruses - 1 Apr 2026
Chen Min, Chen Huichao, Ma Yanling, Jia Manhong, Ding Wenfei
Abstract excerpt
Yunnan Province has historically been a major gateway for the introduction of HIV-1 into China. The border region with northern Myanmar has become a significant hotspot for HIV-1 recombination. This study identified and characterized a novel circulating recombinant form (CRF) of HIV-1 in the area, designating it as CRF181_BC. This viral strain was detected in three cases of heterosexual transmission in Baoshan...
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